Lincoln 1-1 Cambridge United
Updated
It finished level: Lincoln 1-1 Cambridge United in the League One (Round 31) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Freddie Draper 18'. Cambridge United goals: James Gibbons 42'. Sent off: Joseph Gardner (86'). Expected goals: 1.36-0.38. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Paudie O'Connor (8.4).
Match report
Lincoln 1-1 Cambridge United: match report
It finished 1-1 between Lincoln and Cambridge United in the League One on Saturday 8 February.
Freddie Draper put Lincoln ahead on 18' (1-0) and James Gibbons levelled for Cambridge United on 42' (1-1).
Joseph Gardner (Lincoln) was sent off on 86'.
Lincoln had 53% of the ball, shots were 12-8 (2-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.36-0.38. Lincoln will feel they deserved more.
Paudie O'Connor (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 8,606. Referee: Steven Copeland.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 | 0.38 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 358 (77%) | 295 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 6 |
Lineups
Lincoln (3-1-4-2): Zachary Jeacock, Adam Jackson, Paudie O'Connor, Sean Roughan, Conor McGrandles, Tendayi Darikwa, Tom Bayliss, Ethan Hamilton, Reeco Hackett, Freddie Draper, James Collins
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Nathan Bishop, Jubril Okedina, Kelland Watts, Michael Morrison, James Gibbons, Danny Andrew, Jordan Cousins, James Brophy, Elias Kachunga, Josh Stokes, Ryan Loft
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 35' · Yellow card · Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 42' · Goal · James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 67' · Substitution · Jovon Makama for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 69' · Substitution · Dominic Ballard for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 78' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)
- 78' · Substitution · Ben House for Ethan Hamilton (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Ben Stevenson for Ryan Loft (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Substitution · Joseph Gardner for James Collins (Lincoln)
- 82' · Yellow card · Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)
- 84' · Yellow card · Adam Jackson (Lincoln)
- 85' · Substitution · Paul Digby for James Gibbons (Cambridge United)
- 86' · Red card · Joseph Gardner (Lincoln)
- 87' · Yellow card · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Jubril Okedina (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1995: Lincoln 9, draws 13, Cambridge United 8.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Cambridge United?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
When and where is Lincoln vs Cambridge United?
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Cambridge United?
In 30 league meetings since 1995: Lincoln 9 wins, 13 draws, Cambridge United 8 wins (goals 36-26).