Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC — FA Cup .
- Lincoln City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Northampton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee David Benton
- Referee Ken Haycock
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Northampton Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Lincoln City FC this season
Lincoln City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season
Northampton Town FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Lincoln City FC is hosting Northampton Town FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The 31-year-old Jordan Turnbull has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 16' Harry Anderson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Lincoln City FC are in front.
- 21' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Northampton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kevin van Veen.
- 32' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Junior Morias has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' John-Joe O'Toole picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Lincoln City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 52' A stunning finish from Tom Pett — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' Goal! Jack Bridge scores his 2 goal in 191 matches.
- 58' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 58 minute. Andrew Williams leaves to be changed by Junior Morias.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact .
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Turnbull on 67.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. John Akinde will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Bridge departs to be replaced by Daniel Powell.
- 75' Poor challenge from Shaun McWilliams. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' Matthew Rhead has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Akinde on 78 minute.
- 81' Goal! Kevin van Veen scores his 37 goal in 191 matches.
- 86' Matt Green is replacing Shay McCartan for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 90' Bruno Andrade adds to his 0 season tally! Lincoln City FC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matt Green on 90.
- 90' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Bruno Andrade has done his job and it is now time for Scott Wharton to step up.
- Northampton Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Lincoln City FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 14
-
17
Shay McCartan ↓ Matt Green 86'
- 4
- 1
- 15
- 26
- 16
- 7
-
29
John Akinde ↓ Matthew Rhead 78'
-
11
Bruno Andrade ↓ Scott Wharton 90'
Bench
- 20
- 24
- 18
-
6
Scott Wharton ↑ 90'
- 12
-
9
Matthew Rhead ↑ 78'
-
10
Matt Green ↑ 86'
Coach
Danny Cowley
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Andrew Williams ↓ Junior Morias 58'
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 16
- 18
- 21
-
19
Jack Bridge ↓ Daniel Powell 72'
- 7
- 10
- 4
Bench
-
14
Junior Morias ↑ 58'
- 20
-
11
Daniel Powell ↑ 72'
- 35
- 28
- 34
- 31
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Tariqe Fosu-Henry | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
| Tendayi Darikwa | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 1 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

