Match report
Cheltenham Defeats Lincoln 1-0 in League Two Clash
Cheltenham
1–0
FT
Lincoln
Oct 21, 2017
Cheltenham secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lincoln in a League Two showdown at Whaddon Road. D. Wright's goal in the 30th minute, assisted by F. Hinds, proved decisive as Cheltenham held off a strong Lincoln comeback attempt. The game saw several substitutions and cautions, but Cheltenham maintained their lead to claim all three points in the competitive League Two battle.
Key Facts
- • Cheltenham 1–0 Lincoln
- • Goal: D. Wright (30') assisted by F. Hinds
- • Yellow card for K. Dawson of Cheltenham (64')
- • Substitutions: O. Palmer for J. Ginnelly (58'), J. Maguire-Drew for N. Arnold (64'), M. Rhead for B. Knott (77')
- • Lincoln's Sean Raggett received a yellow card (70')
Lineups
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 24 S. Flinders (G)
- 2 J. Grimes (D)
- 3 J. Cranston (D)
- 28 T. Moore (D)
- 15 W. Boyle (D)
- 8 K. Dawson (M)
- 11 C. Winchester (M)
- 25 J. Morrell (M)
- 9 D. Wright (F)
- 21 B. Graham (F)
- 20 M. Eisa (F)
Substitutes
- 29 A. Davey
- 27 F. Hinds
- 17 J. Sellars
- 14 D. O'Shaughnessy
- 4 K. Storer
- 1 J. Flatt
- 18 M. Bower
Lincoln
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 J. Vickers (G)
- 23 N. Eardley (D)
- 25 S. Raggett (D)
- 2 S. Long (D)
- 15 R. Dickie (D)
- 28 N. Arnold (M)
- 30 A. Woodyard (M)
- 11 B. Knott (M)
- 4 E. Whitehouse (M)
- 7 J. Ginnelly (M)
- 10 M. Green (F)
Substitutes
- 8 O. Palmer
- 14 J. Maguire-Drew
- 9 M. Rhead
- 1 P. Farman
- 5 L. Waterfall
- 3 S. Habergham
- 12 E. Chapman
Timeline
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30' Cheltenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Wright · Assist: F. Hinds
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58' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ginnelly · On: O. Palmer
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64' Cheltenham Card · Yellow CardK. Dawson
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64' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Arnold · On: J. Maguire-Drew
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70' Lincoln Card · Yellow CardSean Raggett
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77' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Knott · On: M. Rhead
Match Stats
| Stat | Cheltenham | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Wright's goal in the 30th minute shifted the momentum in Cheltenham's favor, providing a crucial lead that they maintained throughout the match.
- ▸ Lincoln's multiple substitutions and yellow cards in the second half indicated their frustration and their struggle to break through Cheltenham's defense.