Match report

Lincoln Stuns Burnley 1-0 in FA Cup Clash

Burnley
Burnley
0–1
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Feb 18, 2017

Lincoln City stunned Premier League side Burnley in an FA Cup third-round replay, securing a 1-0 victory with a late goal from Sean Raggett. The victory was a remarkable achievement for the National League side, as they managed to hold off Burnley's concerted efforts in the closing stages. Despite dominating possession, Burnley could not find an equalizer, leaving them to rue missed opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln City 1–0 Burnley (FA Cup Third Round Replay)
  • • Goal: Sean Raggett (89' for Lincoln)
  • • Substitutions: J. Guðmundsson (20' for Burnley), J. Muldoon (64' for Lincoln), S. Vokes (73' for Burnley)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Power (17' for Lincoln), B. Wood (70' for Lincoln), A. Barnes (90' for Burnley)

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Heaton (G)
  • 27 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 4 J. Flanagan (D)
  • 26 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 5 M. Keane (D)
  • 19 J. Barton (M)
  • 37 S. Arfield (M)
  • 25 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 18 A. Westwood (M)
  • 9 S. Vokes (F)
  • 7 A. Gray (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 G. Boyd
  • 10 A. Barnes
  • 17 P. Robinson
  • 32 D. Agyei
  • 23 S. Ward
  • 6 B. Mee
  • 2 M. Lowton

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)
  • 9 M. Rhead (F)
  • 7 J. Muldoon (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 D. Southwell
  • 38 J. Ward
  • 27 J. McCombe
  • 24 J. McMenemy
  • 10 A. Marriott
  • 12 S. Long
  • 21 R. Walton

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    17' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Power
  2. Burnley
    20' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: G. Boyd
  3. Lincoln
    64' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Muldoon · On: D. Southwell
  4. Lincoln
    70' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wood
  5. Burnley
    73' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Vokes · On: A. Barnes
  6. Lincoln
    81' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Hawkridge · On: Joe Ward
  7. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    Sean Raggett · Assist: Luke Waterfall
  8. Lincoln
    90'+1 Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rhead · On: J. McCombe
  9. Burnley
    90' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barnes

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Lincoln
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 68% 56%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 360 244
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 245 137
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's Sean Raggett scored the match-winning goal in the 89th minute, breaking Burnley's resolve and securing a historic FA Cup victory.
  • ▸ Burnley had several chances to level the score, but their inability to capitalize on these opportunities ultimately cost them the match.