Match report

Lincoln Stuns Crewe with Late Comeback in League One

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–1
FT
Crewe
Crewe
Apr 30, 2022

In an exciting encounter at Sincil Bank, Lincoln managed to secure a hard-fought victory against Crewe with goals from T. Hopper and H. Adelakun, overturning an early deficit set by C. Long of Crewe.

Key Facts

  • • Crewe took the lead through Chris Long's goal in the 21st minute
  • • Lincoln equalized with a strike from Tom Hopper at the 79th minute
  • • Harvey Adelakun scored Lincoln's winner just before full-time, securing a 2-1 victory
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 29 J. Wright (G)
  • 2 R. Poole (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 22 T. Eyoma (D)
  • 20 B. Norton-Cuffy (D)
  • 11 A. Scully (F)
  • 21 L. Sørensen (M)
  • 19 L. Fiorini (M)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)
  • 8 L. Cullen (M)
  • 7 M. Whittaker (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 M. Sanders
  • 9 T. Hopper
  • 14 H. Adelakun
  • 33 H. Cann

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Richards (G)
  • 22 B. Sass-Davies (D)
  • 11 C. Ainley (M)
  • 37 T. Uwakwe (D)
  • 14 O. Finney (M)
  • 8 T. Lowery (M)
  • 4 R. Harper (M)
  • 6 L. Offord (D)
  • 2 R. Alebiosu (D)
  • 12 M. Mandron (F)
  • 7 C. Long (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Lundstram
  • 15 D. Agyei
  • 16 L. Murphy
  • 19 B. Sambou
  • 1 W. Jääskeläinen
  • 29 C. O'Riordan
  • 18 R. Griffiths

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    21' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Long · Assist: C. Ainley
  2. Lincoln
    37' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Scully · On: M. H. Sanders
  3. Crewe
    49' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Alebiosu · On: J. Lundstram
  4. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sorensen · On: T. Hopper
  5. Crewe
    66' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Finney · On: D. Agyei
  6. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hopper · Assist: L. Fiorini
  7. Crewe
    82' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Harper · On: L. Murphy
  8. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Adelakun · Assist: M. H. Sanders

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Crewe
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 477 420
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 11 5
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 394 330
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 4 9
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's equalizer from Tom Hopper in the second half shifted momentum towards them
  • ▸ Harvey Adelakun's late winner sealed a thrilling comeback against Crewe, securing crucial points for Lincoln in League One