Match report

Arsenal Defeats Lincoln 5-0 in FA Cup Match

Arsenal
Arsenal
5–0
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Mar 11, 2017

Arsenal convincingly defeated Lincoln City 5-0 in their FA Cup match, demonstrating their dominance from start to finish. Goals from Theo Walcott, Olivier Giroud, an own goal, Alexis Sánchez, and Aaron Ramsey highlighted Arsenal's efficiency in front of goal. Despite early yellow cards for Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal maintained their composure and control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal 5-0 Lincoln
  • • Goals: Theo Walcott (45+1'), Olivier Giroud (53'), Luke Waterfall (Own Goal 58'), Alexis Sánchez (72'), Aaron Ramsey (75')
  • • Yellow Cards: Granit Xhaka (24'), Laurent Koscielny (37'), Alex Woodyard (47'), Jamie Margetts (63'), Sean Raggett (85')
  • • Substitutions: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on for M. Özil (27'), J. Muldoon on for J. Margetts (54'), F. Coquelin on for Granit Xhaka (61'), Lucas Pérez on for Olivier Giroud (65')

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 P. Čech (G)
  • 3 K. Gibbs (D)
  • 6 L. Koscielny (D)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 24 Bellerín (D)
  • 8 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 29 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (M)
  • 14 T. Walcott (M)
  • 7 A. Sánchez (F)
  • 12 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Özil
  • 34 F. Coquelin
  • 9 Lucas Pérez
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 18 Nacho Monreal
  • 26 E. Martínez

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

  • 13 J. Margetts
  • 38 J. Ward
  • 10 A. Marriott
  • 24 J. McMenemy
  • 27 J. McCombe
  • 37 R. Calder
  • 39 R. Etheridge

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    24' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Granit Xhaka
  2. Arsenal
    27' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain · On: M. Özil
  3. Arsenal
    37' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    L. Koscielny
  4. Arsenal
    45'+1 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walcott · Assist: K. Gibbs
  5. Lincoln
    47' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Woodyard
  6. Arsenal
    53' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: Héctor Bellerín
  7. Lincoln
    54' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Muldoon · On: J. Margetts
  8. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal Goal · Own Goal
    Luke Waterfall
  9. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: F. Coquelin
  10. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Margetts
  11. Arsenal
    65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Giroud · On: Lucas Pérez
  12. Lincoln
    66' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rhead · On: Joe Ward
  13. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexis Sánchez · Assist: M. Özil
  14. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ramsey
  15. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hawkridge · On: A. Marriott
  16. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Sean Raggett

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Lincoln
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 60%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 23 4
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 643 195
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 77% 23%
Accurate Passes 564 117
Shots Inside Box 17 2
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early goal by Theo Walcott in the first half of extra time set the tone for the match, providing a crucial boost in morale and confidence.
  • ▸ Lincoln's own goal by Luke Waterfall further demoralized the visitors, and Alexis Sánchez's and Aaron Ramsey's goals in the second half sealed Arsenal's victory, showcasing the team's offensive prowess.