Sunderland AFC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Chris Isherwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Swindon Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sunderland AFC is hosting Lincoln City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 10' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 34' Poor challenge from Charlie Wyke. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 39' England international Morgan Rogers has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Callum McFadzean is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 42' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 47' 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 Liam Bridcutt suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' Over 52 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 57' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Goal! Callum Morton scores his 10 goal in 7 matches.
- 64' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Scowen is hanging Carl Winchester on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Ross Stewart has so much to prove this time. He replaces Grant Leadbitter on 71 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Brennan Johnson as he leaves the pitch. Tony Scully steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Bridcutt on 77 minutes.
- 77' Chris Maguire gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Lynden Gooch and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Adam Jackson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Conor McLaughlin on 87 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Chris Maguire 77'
- 28
- 6
- 9
- 13
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↓ Ross Stewart 71'
- 1
-
26
Carl Winchester ↓ Josh Scowen 64'
- 16
Bench
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 77'
- 21
-
14
Josh Scowen ↑ 64'
- 20
-
31
Ross Stewart ↑ 71'
- 24
- 35
Coach
Lee Johnson
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 27
- 23
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 2
- 19
-
20
Brennan Johnson ↓ Tony Scully 74'
- 15
- 4
Bench
- 26
- 8
- 14
- 22
- 17
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 74'
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 3 |
| Tyler Walker | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Jack Diamond | 1 |
| Grant Leadbitter | 1 |
| Callum McFadzean | 1 |
| Callum Morton | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
77%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
50%
Sunderland AFC or Lincoln City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.