Blackpool vs Lincoln City Highlights - August 25, 2026

Lincoln City beat Blackpool 4-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Bloomfield Road.

Leighton Clarkson (45') scored for Blackpool.

Isaac Olaofe (36'), Tom Bayliss (53'), Robert Street (55'), Callum Elder (77') scored for Lincoln City.

They had won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0 in their previous five. Blackpool arrived unbeaten in 5.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Lincoln City 3 games without defeat.

Isaac Olaofe saw a shot blocked (19'). Moments later, Tom Bloxham tested the goalkeeper for Blackpool (24').

Leighton Clarkson sent an effort off target for Blackpool (24'). A block denied Tom Bloxham on 30 minutes.

Soon after, Zachary Ashworth was booked for Blackpool (31'). Mason Melia forced a save for Lincoln City on 32 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Mason Melia of Lincoln City on 35 minutes. Isaac Olaofe scored for Lincoln City on 36 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Josh Bowler’s effort (40'). Leighton Clarkson found the net for Blackpool (45').

After the break, Yunus Konak tested the goalkeeper for Lincoln City (47'). Zachary Ashworth was sent off for Blackpool (52').

Soon after, Callum Elder picked out Tom Bayliss, who scored for Lincoln City (53'). Robert Street scored for Lincoln City on 55 minutes after a pass from Tom Bayliss.

Shortly afterwards, Josh Bowler was booked for Blackpool (57'). The referee cautioned Hayden Coulson of Blackpool on 60 minutes.

Moments later, Robert Street saw a shot blocked (63'). Ivan Varfolomeev forced a save for Lincoln City on 74 minutes.

Soon after, Joshua Honohan picked out Callum Elder, who scored for Lincoln City (77').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ivan Varfolomeev’s effort (84'). Shortly afterwards, Ryley Towler tested the goalkeeper for Lincoln City (89').

Substitutions: Blackpool 2, Lincoln City 5.

Lincoln City controlled 61.8% of possession. Blackpool had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Lincoln City had 14 and 9.

Goalkeeper saves: Blackpool 5, Lincoln City 2. Corners: Blackpool 1, Lincoln City 1.

Lincoln City completed the most passes, 587 in total at 89.1% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.