Sunderland AFC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 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 Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Chris Isherwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 wait is over. Sunderland AFC get us underway at Stadium of Light.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
- 40' Callum McFadzean adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 42' Max Power catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Johnson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 63' Callum Morton adds to his 0 season tally! Lincoln City FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Carl Winchester by Josh Scowen on 64 minute.
- 69' Carl Winchester has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 71' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Grant Leadbitter by Ross Stewart on 71 minute.
- 74' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Brennan Johnson is withdrawn and Tony Scully gets his opportunity.
- 77' Liam Bridcutt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 77' Chris Maguire is replacing Lynden Gooch for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 82' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 87' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Conor McLaughlin gets a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sunderland AFC 1-1 Lincoln City FC.
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 |
| Callum McFadzean | 1 |
| Callum Morton | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Jon McLaughlin | 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.