“Freddie Draper picks up a yellow card for a foul right on the stroke of half-time, part of a chaotic run of bookings in the first period.”
“Freddie Draper gives Lincoln City the lead, finishing off a scramble from a corner after Bristol City had already had two efforts saved or blocked.”
Pivotal“George Wickens is booked for time wasting as Lincoln begin to manage the game and slow the tempo with a one-goal cushion.”
Bristol City
Lincoln City
Outstanding performance
Bristol City•DefenderBristol City dominated territory and possession, racking up 67% of the ball, 18 shots to Lincoln's 9, and 13 corners to just 4, but they simply couldn't find a way past a well-organised visiting side. Lincoln City rode their luck for long spells but showed real cutting edge when it mattered, with Freddie Draper pouncing in the 53rd minute after Bristol had already spurned two good chances from the resulting corner. The game was littered with niggling fouls and cards throughout, seven bookings in total, as both sides struggled to find rhythm amid the physical approach. For Bristol City this is a frustrating result that will sting given the underlying numbers, while Lincoln will take real confidence from grinding out a result away from home despite being second-best for most of the ninety minutes.
How entertaining was this match?
Lisav Eissat attempts a header but misses the shot.
Shot by Yu Hirakawa with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Sam Bell comes on for Cameron Pring.
Robert Atkinson takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Daniel Oyegoke takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Sam Greenwood takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Gibson takes a shot with his right foot, but it's blocked.
Lisav Eissat takes a header shot but misses.
Dominic Ballard takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Elijah Anuoluwapo Adebayo comes on for Lorent Tolaj.
Sam Greenwood comes on for Scott Twine.
Substitution: Robert Atkinson comes on for Robert Dickie.
Daniel Oyegoke is on, and Adam Reach is off.
On Robert Street, off Freddie Draper.
George WickensYellow CardGeorge Wickens receives a yellow card.
Lorent Tolaj takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ryley TowlerYellow CardYellow card shown to Ryley Towler.
Corner awarded.
Reeco Hackett-Fairchild replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
Lisav Eissat attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Dominic Ballard takes a header shot but misses.
Yu Hirakawa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Dominic Ballard comes on for Jed Wallace.
Freddie Draper takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Chiedozie Ogbene takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Freddie DraperFreddie Draper scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Ben House
Goal! Freddie Draper scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Ben House.
Chiedozie Ogbene takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Deji Elerewe takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Freddie DraperYellow CardFreddie Draper receives a yellow card.
Lorent TolajYellow CardYellow card issued to Lorent Tolaj.
Robert Dickie takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
Deji Elerewe receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Robert Dickie attempts a header but misses the shot.
Yellow card shown to Lisav Eissat.
Chiedozie Ogbene takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jed Wallace takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Lorent Tolaj takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Shot - Gibson Yah Head Shot Blocked
Ben HouseYellow CardBen House receives a yellow card.
Lorent Tolaj takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yu Hirakawa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Dom Jefferies takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Freddie Draper takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Tim Robinson.
Bristol City look to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat at Southampton when they host in-form Lincoln City, who arrive off the back of a late winner at Preston. With history favouring stalemates between these sides, a tight, tense affair at Ashton Gate looks likely.
