Match report

Lincoln Stuns Bristol City 3-1 in League Cup Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
1–3
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Nov 8, 2022

Lincoln secured a remarkable 3-1 win against Bristol City in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The Imps took an early lead through Michael Virtue-Thick and Benjamin House before securing their advantage with Paul O'Connor's goal, which held despite Bristol City's late effort led by Tom Conway.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln scored three times in the first half: goals from M. Virtue-Thick (6'), B. House (15'), and P. O'Connor (49')
  • • Bristol City's only goal came late through T. Conway at 80'
  • • J. Low received a yellow card for Bristol City in the 34th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Bristol City's Joe Williams and Z. Vyner entering the game

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Bajić (G)
  • 32 J. Low (D)
  • 25 T. Klose (D)
  • 5 R. Atkinson (D)
  • 17 M. Sykes (M)
  • 27 D. Kadji (M)
  • 10 A. King (M)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (M)
  • 14 A. Weimann (F)
  • 11 A. Semenyo (F)
  • 9 C. Martin (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Williams
  • 15 T. Conway
  • 26 Z. Vyner
  • 7 A. Scott
  • 21 N. Wells
  • 33 E. Morrison
  • 20 S. Bell
  • 16 C. Pring
  • 12 M. O’Leary

Lincoln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Rushworth (G)
  • 22 T. Eyoma (D)
  • 5 A. Jackson (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 R. Poole (M)
  • 26 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 6 M. Sanders (M)
  • 24 S. Roughan (M)
  • 8 T. Oakley-Boothe (F)
  • 18 B. House (F)
  • 7 C. Vernam (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Sørensen
  • 25 J. Davenport
  • 34 F. Draper
  • 29 J. Wright
  • 38 E. Ahui
  • 37 O. Gallagher

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    6' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Virtue-Thick · Assist: S. Roughan
  2. Lincoln
    15' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    B. House
  3. Bristol City
    34' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Low

    Foul

  4. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Klose · On: Joe Williams
  5. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sykes · On: T. Conway
  6. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Low · On: Zak Vyner
  7. Lincoln
    49' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    P. O'Connor
  8. Bristol City
    54' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kadji · On: A. Scott
  9. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Oakley-Boothe · On: L. Sorensen
  10. Bristol City
    77' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Atkinson · On: Nahki Wells
  11. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. H. Sanders · On: J. Davenport
  12. Bristol City
    80' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Conway
  13. Lincoln
    90'+3 Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. House · On: F. Draper

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Lincoln
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 60%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 12 0
Total Passes 569 309
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 445 185
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took control early with two quick goals within nine minutes (6' and 15'), establishing a strong lead over Bristol City.
  • ▸ Paul O'Connor's third goal for Lincoln in the 49th minute effectively secured their victory, despite Bristol City scoring late to narrow the margin.