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Cheltenham vs Lincoln

Whaddon Road, Cheltenham21 October 2017 at 15:00
10
Referee: Christopher Sarginson

Match Events

Cheltenham
Lincoln
Kick Off
D. Wright

assist: F. Hinds

30′
Half Time
58′
J. GinnellyO. Palmer
Kevin Dawson64′
64′
N. ArnoldJ. Maguire-Drew
70′Sean Raggett
77′
B. KnottM. Rhead
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal5
16Total Shots9
5Blocked Shots0
7Shots insidebox4
9Shots outsidebox5
11Fouls14
3Corner Kicks8
1Offsides0
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Cheltenham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Lincoln's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cheltenham field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Lincoln's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cheltenham start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Lincoln averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Cheltenham4-3-34-4-2Lincoln
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Flinders2Grimes3Cranston28Moore15Boyle8Dawson11Winches.25Morrell9Wright21Graham20Eisa21Vickers23Eardley25Raggett2Long15Dickie28Arnold30Woodyard11Knott4Whiteho.7Ginnelly10Green

Substitutes

Coach: G. Johnson

Substitutes

Coach: D. Cowley

CheltenhamPosition StrengthLincoln
Cheltenham4-3-3
24GoalkeeperS. Flinders
2DefenderJ. Grimes
3DefenderJ. Cranston
28DefenderT. Moore
15DefenderW. Boyle
8MidfielderK. Dawson
11MidfielderC. Winchester
25MidfielderJ. Morrell
9ForwardD. Wright
21ForwardB. Graham
20ForwardM. Eisa
Lincoln4-4-2
21GoalkeeperJ. Vickers
23DefenderN. Eardley
25DefenderS. Raggett
2DefenderS. Long
15DefenderR. Dickie
28MidfielderN. Arnold
30MidfielderA. Woodyard
11MidfielderB. Knott
4MidfielderE. Whitehouse
7MidfielderJ. Ginnelly
10ForwardM. Green

Match Summary

Cheltenham defeated Lincoln 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by D. Wright 30′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Cheltenham had 52% possession while Lincoln held 48%. Cheltenham had 16 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Lincoln. Cheltenham made 0 substitutions, Lincoln made 3.

Rivalry since 2015

Cheltenham vs Lincoln Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Cheltenham
1
wins
Drawn
4
Lincoln
6
wins
Total goals
25 · 2.3/match
Both scored
5/11 · 45%
Over 2.5
4/11 · 36%

Recent Form

Cheltenham

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Lincoln

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Cheltenham3wins
2draws8 meetings
Lincoln3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.8

Average goals per game

13%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Cheltenham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 36.1%Draw 30.4%Away 37.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.753.102.60
Max2.803.392.75
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market35.2%28.9%35.9%
Public market35.6%28.9%35.6%

Cheltenham vs Lincoln — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cheltenham
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (37%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CheltenhamHalf-time:10Lincoln
16Shots9
5Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/04/11Lincoln0–2Cheltenham2.32/3.37/2.95
25/01/11Cheltenham1–2Lincoln1.89/3.51/3.93
13/04/19Lincoln1–1Cheltenham1.60/3.98/5.71
29/09/18Cheltenham0–2Lincoln4.13/3.68/1.89
13/02/18Lincoln1–0Cheltenham2.07/3.52/3.68
21/10/17Cheltenham1–0Lincoln2.77/3.29/2.69
14/11/09Lincoln1–1Cheltenham2.05/3.33/3.29
03/04/10Cheltenham1–0Lincoln2.21/3.24/3.04

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Away Record: Lincoln

W 157D 115L 142
Over 2.547
Goals scored537

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026