Sunderland AFC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
- Referee Mark Dwyer
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sunderland AFC to score. At the same time, Lincoln City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Lincoln City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lynden Gooch, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 19' Sunderland AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tom Flanagan on 19.
- 23' What a moment for Lynden Gooch! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' Lynden Gooch does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' Michael Bostwick makes way for Cian Bolger at the 38 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for John Akinde. He replaces Jack Payne on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 60' Lincoln City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' Duncan Watmore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Maguire on 64 minute.
- 66' Tyler Walker has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
- 71' John Akinde has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 76' It’s high time Phil Parkinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 79' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Zachary Elbouzedi comes on to replace Jake Hesketh.
- 84' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Luke O'Nien argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Lynden Gooch is withdrawn and Grant Leadbitter gets his opportunity.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Grant Leadbitter 90'
- 12
- 6
- 9
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Duncan Watmore 64'
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 18
- 4
Bench
- 10
- 2
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 64'
- 40
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 90'
- 22
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 28
-
10
Jack Payne ↓ John Akinde 46'
- 5
- 3
- 1
- 23
- 26
-
16
Michael Bostwick ↓ Cian Bolger 38'
- 18
- 19
Bench
-
6
Cian Bolger ↑ 38'
- 4
- 12
-
29
John Akinde ↑ 46'
- 21
- 24
-
25
Zachary Elbouzedi ↑ 79'
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 3 |
| Tyler Walker | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Callum McFadzean | 1 |
| Callum Morton | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Jon McLaughlin | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-01-04
Sunderland AFC
3–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-01-01
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-12-29
Lincoln City FC
5–3
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-12-26
Oxford United FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2019-12-21
Coventry City FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2019-12-14
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
76%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
51%
Sunderland AFC or Lincoln City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.