Match report

Sunderland Defeats Lincoln 2-1 in League One Clash

Sunderland
Sunderland
2–1
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
May 22, 2021

Sunderland secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Lincoln in their League One fixture. The Black Cats took an early lead through R. Stewart and doubled their advantage through C. Wyke. Lincoln fought back with a goal from T. Hopper, but ultimately failed to claim a point. The win solidifies Sunderland's position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Sunderland defeated Lincoln 2-1
  • • R. Stewart scored in the 13th minute
  • • C. Wyke scored in the 33rd minute
  • • T. Hopper scored for Lincoln in the 56th minute
  • • Jorge Grant missed a penalty for Lincoln in the 63rd minute
  • • Josh Scowen and G. Leadbitter received yellow cards for Sunderland
  • • B. Johnson and T. Edun received yellow cards for Lincoln

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lee Burge (G)
  • 11 Lynden Gooch (D)
  • 5 Bailey Wright (D)
  • 13 Luke O'Nien (D)
  • 25 Callum McFadzean (D)
  • 14 Josh Scowen (M)
  • 23 Grant Leadbitter (M)
  • 7 Chris Maguire (M)
  • 28 Aiden McGeady (M)
  • 31 Ross Stewart (F)
  • 9 Charlie Wyke (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Remi Matthews
  • 3 Tom Flanagan
  • 26 Carl Winchester
  • 27 Jordan Jones
  • 6 Max Power
  • 10 Aiden O'Brien
  • 21 Jack Diamond

Lincoln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alex Palmer (G)
  • 2 Regan Poole (D)
  • 4 Lewis Montsma (D)
  • 22 Timothy Eyoma (D)
  • 7 Adetayo Edun (D)
  • 20 Brennan Johnson (M)
  • 23 Liam Bridcutt (M)
  • 10 Jorge Grant (M)
  • 11 Anthony Scully (F)
  • 9 Tom Hopper (F)
  • 27 Morgan Rogers (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Sam Long
  • 16 Joe Walsh
  • 15 Cohen Bramall
  • 18 Conor McGrandles
  • 6 Max Sanders
  • 19 Callum Morton
  • 26 Harry Anderson

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    13' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart · Assist: A. McGeady
  2. Sunderland
    33' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wyke · Assist: A. McGeady
  3. Sunderland
    36' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Scowen
  4. Lincoln
    46' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Walsh · On: L. Montsma
  5. Lincoln
    46' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McGrandles
  6. Lincoln
    52' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. Johnson
  7. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hopper · Assist: Jorge Grant
  8. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln Goal · Missed Penalty
    Jorge Grant
  9. Sunderland
    65' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Diamond · On: C. Maguire
  10. Sunderland
    65' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Max Power · On: C. McFadzean
  11. Sunderland
    67' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    G. Leadbitter
  12. Sunderland
    78' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carl Winchester · On: Josh Scowen
  13. Sunderland
    78' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. O'Brien · On: R. Stewart
  14. Lincoln
    83' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Edun
  15. Sunderland
    90'+2 Sunderland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Flanagan · On: L. Gooch

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Lincoln
Fouls 20 14
Pass Accuracy 75% 65%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 410 344
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 306 222
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sunderland's early goals by R. Stewart and C. Wyke within the first 33 minutes set the tone for the match, giving them a strong lead.
  • ▸ Lincoln's goal by T. Hopper at the 56th minute injected hope and pressure, but Sunderland held on despite missing a penalty in the 63rd minute.