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Lincoln vs Carlisle

Sincil Bank, Lincoln26 August 2017 at 15:00
41
Referee: Eddie Ilderton

Match Events

Lincoln
Carlisle
Kick Off
A. Woodyard
31′
45′Richard Bennett
Half Time
J. Maguire-DrewB. Knott
56′
57′Tom Parkes
A. Woodyard

assist: M. Rhead

62′
66′Tom Parkes
M. Rhead

Penalty

67′
68′
H. HopeN. Adams
68′
R. BennettS. Cosgrove
68′
G. LiddleS. Miller
M. RheadO. Palmer
70′
M. GreenH. Anderson
73′
75′
R. Lambe

assist: S. Miller

B. Knott
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal7
13Total Shots15
3Blocked Shots5
9Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox10
6Fouls7
5Corner Kicks7
8Offsides2
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves1
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Lincoln deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Carlisle's 3-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

Lincoln field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Carlisle'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

Lincoln start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Carlisle 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.

Lincoln4-4-24-4-2Carlisle
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Farman23Eardley5Waterfa.25Raggett2Long16Bostwick28Arnold30Woodyard10Green9Rhead14Maguire.1Bonham3Grainger16Ellis2Miller6Parkes8Jones5Liddle19Lambe11Devitt9Hope14Bennett

Substitutes

Coach: D. Cowley

Substitutes

Coach: K. Curle

LincolnPosition StrengthCarlisle
Lincoln4-4-2
1GoalkeeperP. Farman
23DefenderN. Eardley
5DefenderL. Waterfall
25DefenderS. Raggett
2DefenderS. Long
16MidfielderM. Bostwick
28MidfielderN. Arnold
30MidfielderA. Woodyard
10ForwardM. Green
9ForwardM. Rhead
14ForwardJ. Maguire-Drew
Carlisle4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Bonham
3DefenderD. Grainger
16DefenderM. Ellis
6DefenderT. Parkes
2MidfielderT. Miller
8MidfielderM. Jones
5MidfielderG. Liddle
19MidfielderR. Lambe
11MidfielderJ. Devitt
9ForwardH. Hope
14ForwardR. Bennett

Match Summary

Lincoln defeated Carlisle 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Woodyard 31′, A. Woodyard 62′, M. Rhead 67′ (pen.), R. Lambe 75′, B. Knott 87′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Lincoln had 48% possession while Carlisle held 52%. Lincoln had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (3 on target) for Carlisle. Lincoln made 3 substitutions, Carlisle made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Lincoln vs Carlisle Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Lincoln
3
wins
Drawn
2
Carlisle
1
wins
Total goals
14 · 2.3/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
2/6 · 33%

Recent Form

Lincoln

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Carlisle

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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.

Lincoln2wins
1draws4 meetings
Carlisle1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 47.2%Draw 28.0%Away 28.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.403.40
Max2.153.713.57
Market favourite:Lincoln · Slight favourite

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 market46.4%26.3%27.3%
Public market45.2%27.0%27.8%
Δ1.2%0.7%0.5%

Lincoln vs Carlisle — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lincoln
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (47%)

Result matched 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.

LincolnHalf-time:10Carlisle
13Shots15
5Shots on target3

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
19/04/19Carlisle1–0Lincoln3.30/3.56/2.18
23/10/18Lincoln2–2Carlisle1.54/4.33/6.18
02/04/18Carlisle0–1Lincoln2.67/3.32/2.77
26/08/17Lincoln4–1Carlisle2.12/3.57/3.49

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: Lincoln

W 157D 115L 142
Over 2.547
Goals scored537

Away Record: Carlisle

W 183D 139L 175
Over 2.549
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026