Lincoln City FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Lincoln City FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One .
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 0–6 | L |
| 17 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' England international Jordan Willis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 12.
- 17' The 33-year-old Dylan McGeouch has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' Against the run of play, Jon McLaughlin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jack Ross will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' Joel Lynch is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jason Shackell on 28.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Bruno Andrade argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 53' Aiden McGeady has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lynden Gooch on 53 minute.
- 54' Sunderland AFC make a change. Chris Maguire trudges off to be replaced by Marc McNulty on 54 minutes.
- 59' GOAL! Tyler Walker scores on 59. Assisted by Bruno Andrade
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Laurens De Bock exits the field as Will Grigg enters on 65.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Morrell argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Michael O'Connor by Callum Connolly on 76 minute.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 82' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Bruno Andrade departs to be replaced by Jake Hesketh.
- 87' 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 Lynden Gooch suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aiden McGeady on 90 minutes.
- Lincoln City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 23
-
11
Bruno Andrade ↓ Jake Hesketh 82'
- 18
- 19
Bench
-
28
Jake Hesketh ↑ 82'
-
20
Callum Connolly ↑ 76'
- 26
- 12
- 29
- 21
- 24
Coach
Michael Appleton
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Aiden McGeady 53'
- 6
- 9
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Marc McNulty 54'
- 13
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 4
-
28
Laurens De Bock ↓ Will Grigg 65'
Bench
-
10
Marc McNulty ↑ 54'
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↑ 53'
- 12
- 23
- 18
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 65'
- 16
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 3 |
| Tyler Walker | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Jon McLaughlin | 1 |
| Tom Flanagan | 1 |
| Jack Diamond | 1 |
| Grant Leadbitter | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
2019-10-05
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-09-28
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2019-09-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-09-17
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-09-14
Accrington Stanley FC
1–3
Sunderland AFC
W
2019-08-31
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Sunderland AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
53%
Lincoln City FC or Sunderland AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.