Match report

Lincoln Stuns Brighton 3-1 in FA Cup

Lincoln
Lincoln
3–1
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Jan 28, 2017

Lincoln City pulled off an unexpected upset against Brighton & Hove Albion, securing a 3-1 victory in the FA Cup. Despite Brighton's early lead, Lincoln's resilient defense and clinical finishing proved decisive. The match featured a penalty goal, an own goal, and a late equalizer, making it one of the most memorable upsets in FA Cup history.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln City: 3 goals (A. Power, F. Tomori (own goal), T. Robinson)
  • • Brighton & Hove Albion: 1 goal (R. Towell)
  • • Yellow cards: R. Towell, F. Tomori, G. Murray (Brighton); A. Power, B. Wood (Lincoln)
  • • Substitutions: Brighton made three changes, Lincoln made three changes

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Farman (G)
  • 5 L. Waterfall (D)
  • 3 S. Habergham (D)
  • 2 B. Wood (D)
  • 25 S. Raggett (D)
  • 28 N. Arnold (M)
  • 8 A. Power (M)
  • 30 A. Woodyard (M)
  • 11 T. Hawkridge (M)
  • 31 T. Robinson (F)
  • 9 M. Rhead (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Muldoon
  • 12 S. Long
  • 27 J. McCombe
  • 14 T. Miles
  • 35 A. Moyses
  • 23 J. Walker
  • 10 A. Marriott

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Mäenpää (G)
  • 4 U. Hünemeier (D)
  • 18 C. Goldson (D)
  • 44 S. Adekugbe (D)
  • 27 F. Tomori (D)
  • 14 S. Sidwell (M)
  • 21 O. Norwood (M)
  • 8 J. Skalák (M)
  • 29 R. Towell (M)
  • 20 S. March (M)
  • 17 G. Murray (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Ankergren
  • 15 J. Murphy
  • 10 T. Hemed
  • 43 B. White
  • 7 B. Kayal
  • 5 L. Dunk
  • 24 R. Ince

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    24' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Towell
  2. Brighton
    24' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Towell · Assist: G. Murray
  3. Lincoln
    35' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Power
  4. Brighton
    37' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tomori
  5. Lincoln
    41' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wood
  6. Brighton
    53' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    G. Murray
  7. Brighton
    56' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Maenpaa · On: C. Ankergren
  8. Lincoln
    57' Lincoln Goal · Penalty
    A. Power
  9. Lincoln
    62' Lincoln Goal · Own Goal
    F. Tomori
  10. Brighton
    68' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Skalák · On: J. Murphy
  11. Brighton
    68' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Towell · On: T. Hemed
  12. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Robinson · Assist: N. Arnold
  13. Lincoln
    87' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Robinson · On: J. Muldoon
  14. Lincoln
    88' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rhead · On: Sean Long
  15. Lincoln
    90'+8 Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Power · On: J. McCombe
  16. Brighton
    90' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    O. Norwood

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Brighton
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 54% 65%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 5 12
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 284 326
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 153 213
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's penalty goal by A. Power (57') tied the game, igniting their momentum.
  • ▸ Brighton's own goal by F. Tomori (62') reversed the momentum, giving Lincoln a 2-1 lead which they never relinquished.