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**Match Preview: Lincoln City vs. Blackpool**
On February 28, 2026, Lincoln City hosts Blackpool in an intriguing matchup in English League One. Recent form heavily favors the home side, with Lincoln City securing victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach has shown significant effectiveness, particularly in exploiting opponent weaknesses and maintaining possession, which has allowed them to create numerous scoring opportunities.
Conversely, Blackpool struggles, managing only a single victory in their last 5 outings. Their form has been marked by inconsistency, often leading to defensive lapses that Lincoln City will likely aim to exploit. The away side’s need to regain momentum adds pressure as they look to address their tactical shortcomings.
Bookmakers currently favor Lincoln with odds of 1.5 for a home win compared to Blackpool’s 6.05 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 65.1% chance of a Lincoln City victory, a 21.2% likelihood for a draw, and a 14.8% chance of an away win, reflecting the current dynamics of both teams.
While Lincoln City appears primed for success based on recent performances, football can be unpredictable, and Blackpool may find motivation in a must-win scenario. Each team’s tactical execution on the day will be crucial in determining the outcome.
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| Lincoln 62.8% |
Draw 22.6% |
Blackpool 14.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of English League One Blackpool: 0.09%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.47 | 4.2 | 6.71 | ||
| 1.44 | 3.9 | 6 | ||
| 1.49 | 4.2 | 6.22 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Mansfield Town – Lincoln City – 0:2 17.02.26 Lincoln City – Northampton Town – 4:0 14.02.26 Lincoln City – Bolton Wanderers – 1:1 07.02.26 Plymouth Argyle – Lincoln City – 1:4 31.01.26 Wigan Athletic – Lincoln City – 0:1 |
21.02.26 Bolton Wanderers – Blackpool – 2:2 17.02.26 Blackpool – Mansfield Town – 1:0 14.02.26 Blackpool – Plymouth Argyle – 0:4 07.02.26 Huddersfield Town – Blackpool – 2:2 31.01.26 Luton Town – Blackpool – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.12.25 Blackpool – Lincoln City – 2:2 28.01.25 Lincoln City – Blackpool – 0:2 01.10.24 Blackpool – Lincoln City – 1:1 01.01.24 Blackpool – Lincoln City – 2:0 26.08.23 Lincoln City – Blackpool – 3:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Cardiff | 33 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 64:36 | 28 | 69 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 59:31 | 28 | 68 |
| 3 | Bolton | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 45:33 | 12 | 58 |
| 4 | Stockport County | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 46:38 | 8 | 56 |
| 5 | Bradford City | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 41:36 | 5 | 55 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 55:45 | 10 | 52 |
| 7 | Reading | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 48:43 | 5 | 48 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 35:34 | 1 | 48 |
| 9 | Wycombe | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 46:36 | 10 | 47 |
| 10 | Luton | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 42:40 | 2 | 46 |
| 11 | Plymouth | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 49:49 | 0 | 46 |
| 12 | Peterborough | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 49:48 | 1 | 45 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 39:46 | -7 | 42 |
| 14 | Exeter | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 37:34 | 3 | 41 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 50:52 | -2 | 41 |
| 16 | Mansfield | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 37:35 | 2 | 39 |
| 17 | Doncaster | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 36:51 | -15 | 39 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 40:50 | -10 | 37 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 43:53 | -10 | 36 |
| 20 | Burton | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 35:46 | -11 | 36 |
| 21 | Wigan | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 34:46 | -12 | 34 |
| 22 | Northampton | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 30:45 | -15 | 34 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 32:46 | -14 | 31 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 24:43 | -19 | 23 |
English League One Outrights
1. Cardiff: 1.55 (55.42%)
2. Lincoln City: 2.53 (33.95%)
3. Stockport County: 47.5 (1.81%)
4. Bolton: 50.33 (1.71%)
5. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.86%)
6. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.86%)
7. Bradford City: 100.33 (0.86%)
8. Huddersfield: 130.2 (0.66%)
9. Plymouth: 180.2 (0.48%)
10. Stevenage: 180.2 (0.48%)
11. Luton: 180.2 (0.48%)
12. Wycombe: 180.2 (0.48%)
13. Reading: 180.2 (0.48%)
14. Barnsley: 280.2 (0.31%)
15. Peterborough: 380.2 (0.23%)
16. Mansfield: 880.2 (0.1%)
17. Exeter: 880.2 (0.1%)
18. Port Vale: 980.2 (0.09%)
19. Northampton: 980.2 (0.09%)
20. Leyton Orient: 980.2 (0.09%)
21. Blackpool: 980.2 (0.09%)
22. Wigan: 980.2 (0.09%)
23. Rotherham: 980.2 (0.09%)
24. Burton: 980.2 (0.09%)
25. Doncaster: 1200.25 (0.07%)
26. AFC Wimbledon: 1200.25 (0.07%)
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