Saturday , 14 November 2026

Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Lincoln City FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Northampton Town FC
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 27' Kevin van Veen
Y 36' John-Joe O'Toole
Jason Shackell 45' Y
Y 67' Jordan Turnbull
John Akinde 71' Y
Y 75' Shaun McWilliams
Matt Green 90' Y
R 90' Junior Morias
Tom Pett 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Salisbury
  • Referee Richard Wigglesworth
  • Referee David Benton
  • Referee Ken Haycock

Head-to-Head

7
1
1
Lincoln City FC 9 games · Avg 3.1 goals Northampton Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-10 Lincoln City FC 3–2 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Northampton Town FC H 3–2 W
Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Lincoln City FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Lincoln City FC launch into their encounter with Northampton Town FC.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Northampton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 16' Harry Anderson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 27' A moment of madness from Kevin van Veen on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
  • 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' Northampton Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 41' Northern Ireland international David Buchanan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Jason Shackell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' The 29-year-old Scott Wharton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 52' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Pett makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 55' Jack Bridge adds to his 0 season tally! Northampton Town FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Junior Morias. He replaces Andrew Williams on 58 minute.
  • 63' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Jordan Turnbull on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
  • 71' John Akinde is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 72' Jack Bridge makes way for Daniel Powell at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
  • 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shaun McWilliams.
  • 78' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. John Akinde is withdrawn and Matthew Rhead gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Kevin van Veen makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Northampton Town FC are in front.
  • 86' Matt Green is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shay McCartan at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bruno Andrade makes no mistake. 3-2!
  • 90' Matt Green is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Lincoln City FC make a change. Bruno Andrade trudges off to be replaced by Scott Wharton on 90 minutes.
  • Another three points for Lincoln City FC.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Curle

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.21 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC53% Draw22% Northampton Town FC25%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
47%
Lincoln City FC or Northampton Town FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC39% Draw39% Northampton Town FC22%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Northampton Town FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 15% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 20% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.