Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Sunderland will be aiming to overtake Rotherham in top position in the League One standings when they take on Lincoln in a postponed fixture. The Black Cats dropped two points in a 3-3 draw with Wycombe at the weekend, with the Chairboys scoring the equalizer in the 8th minute of the stoppage time. The promotion-chasing hosts are eager to return to winning ways, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Lincoln.
A man to watch in the home team will be in-form Scotland international Ross Stewart, who scored a brace at the weekend, while all McGeady, Hume, O’Nien, Huggins, Broadhead, and Huggins miss out with injuries. Corry Evans is a major doubt. The Imps, on the other hand, did well to beat Oxford United 2-0 at the weekend, but seeing that Sunderland are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we are tempted to put our money on the Black Cats. Both Tom Hopper and Joe Walsh are doubtful for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Corry Evans):
After starting his youth career at Greenisland Boys, Corry Evans joined Manchester United at the age of 15. However, despite being a part of the senior squad from 2009 to 2011, he did not play for the Red Devils in the Premier League.
In October, 2010 he joined Carlisle United on a one-month loan deal and one year later he signed a loan deal with Hull City. After scoring three goals in 18 appearances for the Tigers, the midfielder signed a permanent contract with the club in the summer of 2011. Corry Evans established himself as a first-team regular at Hull City, but in 2013 he moved to Blackburn Rovers. He has been playing for the Riversiders ever since, wearing No. 29 jersey.
Evans’ main position is central midfield, but he is often used as both defensive and a right midfielder. Corry Evans was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on July 30, 1990. He made his debut for the Northern Ireland national team in June, 2009 against Italy.
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.