Match report

Lincoln Defeats Blackpool 4-0 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
4–0
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Feb 28, 2026

Lincoln City put on an impressive display to stun Blackpool at Sincil Bank, running out comfortable winners by four goals to nil. The visitors struggled from the start with two early yellow cards, setting the tone for a tough day in League One. Goals from C. McGrandles, R. Street, D. Jefferies, and R. One ensured that Lincoln dominated both on and off the pitch.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln 4-0 Blackpool (League One)
  • • Goal scorers: C. McGrandles (38'), R. Street (78'), D. Jefferies (85'), R. One (89')
  • • Blackpool received three yellow cards: Josh Bowler, T. Bloxham, and G. Honeyman
  • • Lincoln made four substitutions: D. Jefferies for J. Moylan, Ryley Towler for R. Hackett-Fairchild, A. Lloyd for B. House, and R. One for R. Street

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 George Wickens (G)
  • 2 Tendayi Darikwa (D)
  • 22 Thomas Hamer (D)
  • 15 Sonny Bradley (D)
  • 3 Adam Reach (D)
  • 14 Conor McGrandles (M)
  • 24 Ivan Varfolomeev (M)
  • 7 Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 Jack Moylan (M)
  • 18 Ben House (M)
  • 17 Robert Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Dom Jefferies
  • 13 Zachary Jeacock
  • 25 Deji Elerewe
  • 6 Ryley Towler
  • 8 Tom Bayliss
  • 19 Alfie Lloyd
  • 20 Ryan One

Blackpool

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 Oliver Casey (D)
  • 5 Fraser Horsfall (D)
  • 26 Zachary Ashworth (D)
  • 6 Jordan Brown (M)
  • 24 Reuell Walters (M)
  • 19 Josh Bowler (M)
  • 10 George Honeyman (M)
  • 15 Hayden Coulson (M)
  • 11 Ashley Fletcher (F)
  • 14 Tom Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Niall Ennis
  • 25 Franco Ravizzoli
  • 46 Oluchukwu Nwankwo
  • 7 Leighton Clarkson
  • 23 Karoy Anderson
  • 17 Joel Randall
  • 22 CJ Hamilton

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    23' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Bowler

    Foul

  2. Blackpool
    36' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bloxham

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    38' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    C. McGrandles
  4. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: N. Ennis
  5. Lincoln
    51' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Moylan · On: D. Jefferies
  6. Lincoln
    52' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Tendayi Darikwa

    Foul

  7. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Coulson · On: C. Hamilton
  8. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: K. Anderson
  9. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    G. Honeyman

    Foul

  10. Blackpool
    75' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordan Brown · On: J. Randall
  11. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: Ryley Towler
  12. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street
  13. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Jefferies · Assist: R. Street
  14. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. House · On: A. Lloyd
  15. Lincoln
    87' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: R. One
  16. Lincoln
    87' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. McGrandles · On: T. Bayliss
  17. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. One · Assist: D. Jefferies
  18. Blackpool
    90'+3 Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Ashworth

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Blackpool
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 67% 74%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 284 325
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 189 241
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's early dominance was cemented with a goal from C. McGrandles at the 38th minute after Blackpool received two yellow cards within the first half hour, leaving them struggling to regain control.
  • ▸ The introduction of Ryley Towler for R. Hackett-Fairchild marked a shift in Lincoln's momentum towards the end of the game as they scored three more goals in quick succession, effectively sealing their win.