Southend United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Dan Cook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Southend United FC welcome Lincoln City FC for this crunch clash at Roots Hall Stadium.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sol Campbell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 6' Controversy at the stadium! Harry Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southend United FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' Southend United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' Mark Milligan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 304 appearances.
- 31' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lincoln City FC that had 326 games and scored 389 goals.
- 41' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mark Milligan.
- 46' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Zachary Elbouzedi has done his job and it is now time for Harry Anderson to step up.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southend United FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Brandon Goodship is ready to make an impact after coming on for John White at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 63' What a strike from Charlie Kelman! The score is 1-0.
- 67' Tyreece John-Jules is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 72' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Tom Hopper is replaced by Jake Hesketh on 72 minute.
- 77' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Miles Mitchell-Nelson. He replaces Harry Phillips on 80 minute.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Jason Demetriou. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Jack Payne on, Tayo Edun off on 86 minutes.
- 89' GOAL! Harry Anderson scores on 89. Assisted by Cian Bolger
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Cian Bolger argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Southend United FC make a change. Isaac Hutchinson trudges off to be replaced by Kenny Coker on 90 minutes.
- Southend United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
48
John White C ↓ Brandon Goodship 57'
- 24
- 2
- 11
- 42
- 25
-
36
Isaac Hutchinson ↓ Kenny Coker 90'
- 5
- 23
- 33
Bench
-
47
Miles Mitchell-Nelson ↑ 80'
-
14
Brandon Goodship ↑ 57'
- 34
- 41
- 45
-
46
Kenny Coker ↑ 90'
- 43
Coach
Sol Campbell
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Tayo Edun ↓ Jack Payne 86'
-
11
Tom Hopper ↓ Jake Hesketh 72'
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 23
- 18
- 19
- 9
- 24
- 25
Bench
- 20
-
28
Jake Hesketh ↑ 72'
- 30
-
10
Jack Payne ↑ 86'
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 46'
- 12
- 4
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyler Walker | 1 |
| Jason Shackell | 1 |
| Harry Toffolo | 1 |
| Bruno Andrade | 1 |
| Elvis Bwomono | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2020-02-01
Southend United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-01-28
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Southend United FC
L
2020-01-18
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Southend United FC
W
2020-01-11
Southend United FC
0–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
D
2020-01-01
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-12-26
Southend United FC
2–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Lincoln City FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
58%
Southend United FC or Lincoln City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

