Match report
Lincoln thrash ten-man Blackpool to reach League Cup last 32
Lincoln beat Blackpool 4-1 at Bloomfield Road in the League Cup Round of 64, turning a level half-time scoreline into a rout after the break. Isaac Olaofe put the visitors ahead in the 36th minute before Leighton Clarkson levelled for Blackpool right on the stroke of half-time to make it 1-1.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The contest turned two minutes into the second half when Zachary Ashworth was sent off for Blackpool, and Lincoln made the extra man count almost immediately. Thomas Bayliss restored their lead in the 53rd minute with an assist from Callum Elder, then Robert Street added a third two minutes later, assisted by Bayliss himself.
Elder completed the scoring in the 77th minute, finishing off a move set up by Joshua Honohan to make it 4-1. Lincoln dominated the second period despite having only 39 percent possession overall, finding 14 shots to Blackpool's eight and forcing nine on target as Blackpool struggled to cope with their numerical disadvantage.
Bayliss struck once and set up another for Street, earning an 8.6 rating in a display that underpinned Lincoln's second-half surge.
Lincoln managed nine shots on target compared with Blackpool's three, reflecting how ruthlessly they capitalised after the sending-off.
Lincoln won 4–1 away against Blackpool (half-time 1–1).
Blackpool met Lincoln in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Bloomfield Road. Referee: H. Wager.
Team pages: Blackpool · Lincoln · League Cup
Key moments
- 36' Goal: Isaac Olaofe — 0–1
- 45' Goal: Leighton Clarkson — 1–1
- 52' Red card: Zachary Ashworth
- 53' Goal: Thomas Bayliss (assist: Callum Elder) — 1–2
- 55' Goal: Robert Street (assist: Thomas Bayliss) — 1–3
- 77' Goal: Callum Elder (assist: Joshua Honohan) — 1–4
Starting line-ups
Blackpool (4-2-3-1)
Lincoln (3-4-1-2)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Blackpool have gone over 1.5 in 74% of their last 38 matches and Lincoln in 84% of their last 38, against a leagu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 30% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 52% both teams score
Lincoln to Score. League base rate: 75% away sides score
Blackpool in stronger form — 1.8 vs 0.0 ppg (n=2) Home scored in 90% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Blackpool vs Lincoln final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Blackpool 1–4 Lincoln. Explore more on the Blackpool and Lincoln team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Blackpool vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won 4–1 away against Blackpool (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Blackpool vs Lincoln?
Isaac Olaofe (36') for Lincoln; Leighton Clarkson (45') for Blackpool; Thomas Bayliss (53') for Lincoln; Robert Street (55') for Lincoln; Callum Elder (77') for Lincoln.
›Where can I watch Blackpool vs Lincoln highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Blackpool 1–4 Lincoln are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Lincoln?
Blackpool and Lincoln have met 2 times — 0 wins for Blackpool, 1 win for Lincoln and 1 draw.