Lincoln City 0 Blackpool
Blackpool left Sincil Bank with all three points on 28 February, though the scoreline remains unavailable, the substitution patterns and disciplinary record told the story of a match that shifted dramatically in its closing stages.
For much of the afternoon Lincoln held their shape. Josh Bowler picked up a card before the half-hour, and Tom Bloxham followed shortly after, suggesting a physical edge to Blackpool's approach. Conor McGrandles was booked before the break as Lincoln grew frustrated.
The second half opened with double bookings almost immediately. Dom Jefferies and Tendayi Darikwa were both cautioned at the 51-minute mark, signalling that the contest had tightened considerably. Niall Ennis came on at the interval, and Karoy Anderson and CJ Hamilton entered together on 69 minutes, Blackpool seemingly looking for fresh legs to press home their advantage.
The final quarter produced the decisive activity. Robert Street and J. Randall came on at 75 and 78 minutes respectively, alongside George Honeyman, as both managers shuffled their resources. Ryley Towler was booked on 78 minutes. Alfie Lloyd and Dom Jefferies collected further cards in the 85th and 86th minutes, and Ryan Oné was cautioned twice, on 87 and 89 minutes, ending his afternoon early. Tom Bayliss and Z. Ashworth were also booked in that late spell.
Blackpool navigated the chaos more efficiently, and Lincoln's afternoon ended with little to show for their efforts at home.
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