Lincoln City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Chippenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Oct | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Grimsby Town FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 31 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 25 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 103 | Points | 73 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 22 / 7 / 17 |
| 89 | Scored | 75 |
| 41 | Conceded | 63 |
| +48 | GD | +12 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 67% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Lincoln City FC launch into their encounter with Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Carl Rushworth suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Adam Randell makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 331 games and scored 402 goals.
- 41' The 32-year-old Adam Jackson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Brilliant from the ! Max Sanders makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
- 67' The crowd applauds Ryan Hardie as he leaves the pitch. Matt Butcher steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordan Houghton on 71 minutes.
- 75' Sam Cosgrove has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bali Mumba on 75 minute.
- 80' A moment of madness from Nigel Lonwijk on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Plymouth Argyle FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The Plymouth Argyle FC bench stirs into life. Niall Ennis is withdrawn and Freddie Issaka gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Adam Randell. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Lincoln City FC 1-1 Plymouth Argyle FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 27
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 6
- 2
- 18
- 26
- 17
- 1
Bench
- 21
- 25
- 22
-
8
Tashan Oakley-Boothe ↑ 75'
- 24
- 34
- 29
Coach
Mark Kennedy
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 22
-
17
Bali Mumba ↓ Sam Cosgrove 75'
- 8
- 1
- 5
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Matt Butcher 67'
- 20
-
11
Niall Ennis ↓ Freddie Issaka 90'
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 3
- 25
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 75'
-
7
Matt Butcher ↑ 67'
-
48
Freddie Issaka ↑ 90'
- 44
- 43
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorge Grant | 3 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| Brendan Galloway | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Lasse Sorensen | 1 |
| Brennan Johnson | 1 |
| Tony Scully | 1 |
| Ben Reeves | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2022-11-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-11-05
Chippenham Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-11-01
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2022-10-29
Port Vale FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-10-25
Barnsley FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-10-22
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-11-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-11-05
Grimsby Town FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-10-31
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–2
Exeter City FC
W
2022-10-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2022-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-10-15
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–4
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
52%
Lincoln City FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 21% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.