Lincoln City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee Andy Hendley
- Referee Oliver Bickle
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 21 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Chorley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #16 |
| 103 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 89 | Scored | 49 |
| 41 | Conceded | 58 |
| +48 | GD | -9 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 67% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Lincoln City FC and Wigan Athletic FC get this one started.
- 5' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' 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.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Lincoln City FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Lewis Montsma has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Lincoln City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 34' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Joe Walsh on, Adam Jackson off on 34 minutes.
- 39' The 30-year-old Thomas James has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' It’s high time Michael Appleton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Kal Naismith does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. Wigan Athletic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Harry Anderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor McGrandles on 58 minute.
- 59' Wigan Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 59.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' What composure from Jorge Grant! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 74' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' Jorge Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 78' The crowd applauds Danny Gardner as he leaves the pitch. Thelo Aasgaard steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 83' Sensational shot from Tom Hopper. Lincoln City FC is back in the lead.
- 88' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' Theodore Archibald is replacing Brennan Johnson for the Lincoln City FC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
5
Adam Jackson ↓ Joe Walsh 34'
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 20
- 11
- 4
Bench
-
16
Joe Walsh ↑ 34'
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 58'
-
14
Theodore Archibald ↑ 89'
- 22
- 3
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 12
- 1
- 32
- 23
- 7
-
15
Danny Gardner ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 78'
- 27
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 25
- 26
- 19
- 20
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 78'
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 3 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Timothy Eyoma | 2 |
| Jonny Smith | 2 |
| Tom Hopper | 2 |
| Gavin Massey | 1 |
| Kelland Watts | 1 |
| Dan Nlundulu | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-12-01
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-11-28
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-11-24
Swindon Town FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-11-21
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2020-11-07
Lincoln City FC
6–2
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2020-11-03
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-12-01
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-11-24
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-11-21
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2020-11-08
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Chorley FC
L
2020-11-03
Blackpool FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-10-31
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Northampton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
36%
Lincoln City FC or Wigan Athletic FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 23% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.