Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Fleetwood play host to Lincoln at their Highbury Stadium on day 14 of the new League One campaign. The Cod Army experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss to Wycombe and given their poor defensive display in the EFL Trophy defeat to Wigan Athletic, home win should not be considered. Defender Ben Heneghan misses out through suspension as he was sent off in the last league match.
The Imps, on the other hand, aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Burton and we predict that they will take advantage of Fleetwood’s shaky defence. Ireland midfielder Daniel Mandroiu misses out through suspension, but there are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team. In their last encounter in the English third tier Fleetwood defeated Lincoln 2-1, meaning that the visitors are eager to get their revenge on the home side.
Highlighted Team (Lincoln):
Lincoln City are one of the oldest clubs competing in the League One as they were founded back in 1884. Lincoln City FC were established as an amateur association, but they turned professional in the 1891/1892 season.
Back then they played at John O’Gaunts stadium, but nowadays Sincil Bank is the club’s home ground. Sincil Bank was opened in 1895, holding up to 10,120 people. The club’s main colours are red, white and black, whilst the Imps wear green shirts and white shorts when playing on the road. Lincoln City and Mansfield Town are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but the Limps had some sort of local rivalry with Peterborough United, Hull City and York City as well.
Albert Iremonger (42 years and 312 days) is the oldest footballer to have played for the club, whilst Shane Nicholson (16 years and 112 days) is the youngest one. Lincoln City recorded a thrilling 9-1 victory over then local rivals Sleaford in their first game.