Match report

Blackpool Stalls Lincoln's Bid, Ends League One Clash 2-2

Blackpool
Blackpool
2–2
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Dec 13, 2025

Blackpool managed to stall Lincoln’s strong start in their League One match, ending the clash with a 2-2 tie. The visitors from Lincoln took an early lead through goals by J. Moylan and R. Street, but Blackpool rallied back with crucial strikes from L. Evans (penalty) and A. Fletcher to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln opened the scoring in the 3rd minute through J. Moylan.
  • • Ryley Towler and T. Bayliss received yellow cards for Lincoln by the 13th minute.
  • • Blackpool's L. Evans equalized from a penalty kick at the 34th minute.
  • • Lincoln regained the lead with R. Street’s goal in the 18th minute.
  • • A. Fletcher's goal for Blackpool came in the 84th minute, securing the draw.

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
  • 7 L. Evans (M)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 15 H. Coulson (M)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 3 J. Husband
  • 8 A. Morgan
  • 18 D. Taylor
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 23 S. Banks

Lincoln

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 6 R. Towler (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 17 R. Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 20 J. Obikwu
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev
  • 34 F. Draper

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    3' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: George Wickens
  2. Lincoln
    11' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Ryley Towler

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    13' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bayliss

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    18' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street · Assist: J. Moylan
  5. Blackpool
    34' Blackpool Goal · Penalty
    L. Evans
  6. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Michael Ihiekwe · On: A. Lyons
  7. Blackpool
    65' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: A. Morgan
  8. Lincoln
    68' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Moylan · On: F. Draper
  9. Lincoln
    69' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: D. Jefferies
  10. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: D. Taylor
  11. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: S. Banks
  12. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Street · On: J. Obikwu
  13. Blackpool
    82' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Coulson · On: C. Hamilton
  14. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: C. Hamilton
  15. Blackpool
    90'+3 Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    D. Imray

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Lincoln
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 72%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 572 284
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 3.55 0.46
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 476 205
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackpool's penalty conversion by L. Evans at 34 minutes marked a turning point, giving them hope and momentum.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes in the second half (Michael Ihiekwe, Josh Bowler, T. Bloxham, G. Honeyman) provided fresh legs and energy, leading to Blackpool's equalizer.