Lincoln City vs Blackpool: match statistics
Lincoln City presents impressive form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with a 71% home win rate and a series of 4 victories in the last 5 matches. The hosts have scored as many as 59 goals this season with only 31 conceded, resulting in a +21 difference in home matches. Blackpool, on the other hand, is in 19th position with a disastrous away record – 63% losses on foreign soil and only 19% wins. The visitors have recorded a streak of 6 losses in their last 5 away matches, and their overall form in the last 5 games (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses) confirms their struggles. xG statistics show an advantage for Lincoln (1.65 vs 1.1), and the visitors fail to score in 44% of away matches. Given all these factors, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most likely scenario.
Lincoln City vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lincoln City played Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Lincoln City: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Blackpool: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lincoln City scores 1.79 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Blackpool scores 1.21 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lincoln City 52%, Blackpool 48%. Over 2.5: Lincoln City 52%, Blackpool 52%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Lincoln City has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.15. Lincoln City: 12.0 shots per match, Blackpool: 9.8.
Match halves
Lincoln City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.85. Blackpool: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Lincoln City: 31-45+ (13 goals). Blackpool: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Lincoln City presents impressive form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with a 71% home win rate and a series of 4 victories in the last 5 matches. The hosts have scored as many as 59 goals this season with only 31 conceded, resulting in a +21 difference in home matches. Blackpool, on the other hand, is in 19th position with a disastrous away record – 63% losses on foreign soil and only 19% wins. The visitors have recorded a streak of 6 losses in their last 5 away matches, and their overall form in the last 5 games (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses) confirms their struggles. xG statistics show an advantage for Lincoln (1.65 vs 1.1), and the visitors fail to score in 44% of away matches. Given all these factors, a decisive victory for the hosts is the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Lincoln City | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Lincoln City is 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Lincoln City · 1 pts / match - Blackpool
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lincoln City is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.79 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.21 goals / match - Blackpool
Lincoln City is 62% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.52 goals / match - Blackpool
Lincoln City scores in 85% of matches (28 of 33 matches), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 matches).
Blackpool scores in 70% of matches (23 of 33 matches), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lincoln City
Over / Under - Blackpool
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lincoln City is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.24 pts / match - Lincoln City · 1.36 pts / match - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 61%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Lincoln City
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Lincoln City | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.73 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Lincoln City 0 - 1 - 0 Blackpool. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 4:0 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lincoln City vs Blackpool?
Lincoln City score 1.79 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.21. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Lincoln City's matches and 48% of Blackpool's.
What form are Lincoln City and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Blackpool 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Blackpool?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lincoln City vs Blackpool: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.