Peterborough United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One .
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee Joe Clark
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Alasdair Ross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Peterborough United FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #1 |
| 53 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 64 | Scored | 89 |
| 68 | Conceded | 41 |
| -4 | GD | +48 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Peterborough United FC to score. At the same time, Lincoln City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Peterborough United FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Michael O'Connor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Michael O'Connor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Jack Payne has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Josh Vickers has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Michael O'Connor makes way for Tom Pett at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Niall Mason.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Ferguson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' A moment of madness from Louis Reed on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Peterborough United FC will be frustrated.
- 73' A change in the Peterborough United FC ranks — Mohamed Eisa exits the field as Siriki Dembele enters on 73.
- 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tom Pett.
- 79' Jason Shackell is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 81' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Jack Payne has done his job and it is now time for Jake Hesketh to step up.
- 82' Against the run of play, Louis Reed has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' Ivan Toney has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
- 89' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Jorge Grant is replaced by John Akinde.
- 90' Alex Woodyard gets the nod from Peterborough United FC. He replaces Marcus Maddison and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Louis Reed picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↓ Siriki Dembele 73'
- 8
- 21
- 5
- 24
-
11
Marcus Maddison ↓ Alex Woodyard 90'
- 17
- 14
- 6
- 1
- 18
Bench
- 3
- 23
-
4
Alex Woodyard ↑ 90'
- 16
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↑ 73'
- 26
- 27
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
10
Jack Payne ↓ Jake Hesketh 81'
- 6
- 5
- 3
-
4
Michael O'Connor ↓ Tom Pett 56'
- 1
- 23
- 12
- 11
-
18
Jorge Grant ↓ John Akinde 89'
Bench
-
28
Jake Hesketh ↑ 81'
- 20
- 26
-
7
Tom Pett ↑ 56'
-
29
John Akinde ↑ 89'
- 21
- 24
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 6 |
| Tony Scully | 3 |
| Jack Marriott | 2 |
| Ivan Toney | 2 |
| Jorge Grant | 2 |
| Dom Jefferies | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-10-12
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2019-10-05
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–3
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-09-28
Peterborough United FC
3–2
AFC Wimbledon
W
2019-09-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-09-17
Tranmere Rovers FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-09-14
Peterborough United FC
6–0
Rochdale AFC
W
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
49%
Peterborough United FC or Lincoln City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

