Lincoln v Blackpool result
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Lincoln 3–0 Blackpool — Lincoln won this League One match.
The result
Lincoln beat Blackpool 3–0 at LNER Stadium in League One on Saturday 26 August. Lincoln are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Blackpool are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
Lincoln led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Lincoln: D. Mândroiu (7’ pen), Ethan Erhahon (40’, assisted by D. Mândroiu) and Edward Bishop (73’ pen). Oliver Norburn (72’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Lincoln 0.00, Blackpool 0.00, from 11 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
M. Coy showed two yellow cards and one red — against 2.4 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lincoln: Lukas Jensen (53’); Blackpool: Oliver Norburn (70’).
What it changes
Lincoln’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 5, across 12 matches. Lincoln have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Blackpool have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, D. Mândroiu (Lincoln) 9.5, Edward Bishop (Lincoln) 7.3 and Benjamin House (Lincoln) 7.1 led the match.
Next up
Lincoln next host Burnley on 24 October 2026.
Blackpool next host Milton Keynes Dons on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lincoln: Lincoln v Burnley, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Blackpool: Blackpool v Milton Keynes Dons, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Lincoln 3–0 Blackpool · League One
- Venue: LNER Stadium · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Referee: M. Coy
- Head-to-head (last 5): Lincoln 2 · draws 1 · Blackpool 2 · 3.2 goals/game
- Recent form: Lincoln 3W 1D 1L · Blackpool 2W 3D 0L
Lincoln 3–0 Blackpool (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lincoln for / against | Line | Blackpool for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 0.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.83 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.5 for · 4.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.17 for · 9.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.83 for · 15 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 3.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.17 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.83 for · 11.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.67 for · 11.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.17 for · 2.17 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: M. Coy — 2.44 yellow cards a game, 0.11 red cards, 25 fouls over 9 matches (1.56 to the home side, 0.89 to the away side).
Lincoln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Makama n 8 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| A. Smith n 8 | 50.5 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| T. Walker n 8 | 34.5 | 2 | 2.3 | — |
| E. Hamilton n 8 | 74.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | C. Connolly |
| J. Burroughs n 8 | 39.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | C. Connolly |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Duffy n 8 | 39.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| D. Mândroiu n 8 | 76.1 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| R. Hackett n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| M. Sanders n 8 | 41 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| B. House n 8 | 71.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Bishop n 8 | 38.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| D. Mândroiu n 8 | 76.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| L. Sørensen n 8 | 78.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| D. Duffy n 8 | 39.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| O. Shodipo n 8 | 68.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Erhahon n 8 | 87.6 | 3.2 |
| J. Burroughs n 8 | 39.6 | 3.1 |
| M. Sanders n 8 | 41 | 3 |
| E. Hamilton n 8 | 74.6 | 2.6 |
| S. Roughan n 8 | 75 | 2.4 |
Blackpool
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Connolly n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 | J. Burroughs |
| C. Patino n 8 | 68.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | — |
| J. Bowler n 8 | 66.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| J. Beesley n 8 | 57.9 | 1.4 | 1 | — |
| M. Rogers n 8 | 83.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lavery n 8 | 64.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| O. Dale n 8 | 40.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| M. Rogers n 8 | 83.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| J. Beesley n 8 | 57.9 | 1.6 | 1 |
| M. Virtue-Thick n 8 | 43.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Virtue-Thick n 8 | 43.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Bowler n 8 | 66.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Beesley n 8 | 57.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| S. Lavery n 8 | 64.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| M. Rogers n 8 | 83.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Fiorini n 8 | 78.5 | 3 |
| K. Dougall n 8 | 45.8 | 2.7 |
| A. Morgan n 8 | 73.5 | 2.3 |
| C. Patino n 8 | 68.3 | 2.3 |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel n 8 | 82.1 | 2.2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Lincoln | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Possession | 65% |
| 11 | Shots | 14 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 9 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 1 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 393 | Passes | 721 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 85% |
Lincoln player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| P. O'Connor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Roughan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Sørensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Erhahon | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Burroughs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. House | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| E. Hamilton | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Jackson | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Hackett | 67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Mândroiu | 67 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| E. Bishop sub | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| T. Walker sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Mitchell sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Smith sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Duffy sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Blackpool player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Grimshaw | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Casey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Husband | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Hamilton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Connolly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Morgan | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| O. Norburn | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | RY | 6.2 |
| M. Ekpiteta | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| K. Dougall | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Beesley | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Lavery | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Rhodes sub | 63 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Lyons sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Dale sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Carey sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Weir sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lincoln v Blackpool — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-05-30 Blackpool 2–1 Lincoln
- 2021-04-10 Lincoln 2–2 Blackpool
- 2020-10-03 Blackpool 2–3 Lincoln
- 2020-01-18 Lincoln 1–0 Blackpool
- 2019-09-27 Blackpool 2–1 Lincoln
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Blackpool?
- In their last 5 meetings, Lincoln won 2, Blackpool won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lincoln and Blackpool?
- Recent form — Lincoln 3W 1D 1L; Blackpool 2W 3D 0L.
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