Lincoln City FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Swindon Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Nov | Oxford City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
8%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Lincoln City FC have kicked off against Shrewsbury Town FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Tony Scully has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Appleton might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Sincil Bank Stadium. Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' 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 Tom Hopper suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Ethan Ebanks-Landell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
- 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shaun Whalley.
- 31' It’s a booking for Shrewsbury Town FC player. Sean Goss gets a Yellow card.
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Shrewsbury Town FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Shaun Whalley on 38.
- 43' Lincoln City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Jamie Jones has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 65' Joe Walsh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' Shrewsbury Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 75' Time for substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC. Sean Goss is replaced by Dave Edwards.
- 78' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Anderson is hanging Timothy Eyoma on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' Joshua Daniels is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Udoh at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' The whistle greets Shaun Whalley as he departs to be replaced by Jason Cummings.
- The points are shared — Lincoln City FC 0-1 Shrewsbury Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 10
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↓ Harry Anderson 78'
- 1
- 20
- 17
- 11
- 4
Bench
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 78'
- 24
- 3
- 25
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Daniel Udoh ↓ Joshua Daniels 80'
- 15
-
6
Sean Goss ↓ Dave Edwards 75'
- 24
- 31
- 10
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↓ Jason Cummings 86'
- 8
- 2
- 14
- 5
Bench
-
4
Dave Edwards ↑ 75'
- 27
-
35
Jason Cummings ↑ 86'
- 1
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↑ 80'
- 3
- 20
Coach
Steve Cotterill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Leahy | 2 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Lasse Sorensen | 1 |
| Tyler Walker | 1 |
| Ted Bishop | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2020-12-15
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2020-12-12
Hull City AFC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2020-12-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2020-12-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-11-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Oxford City FC
W
2020-11-24
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
72%
Lincoln City FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.