FOOTBALLLeague One
Lincoln City 4-0 Blackpool: Imps on Fire as Street Leads Rout at Sincil Bank
Lincoln delivered an emphatic victory at the LNER Stadium with goals from McGrandles, Street, Jefferies and One as the Imps extended their impressive unbeaten run.
In this report
"The Imps are going up" rang around the GBM Stand as Lincoln City delivered an emphatic 4-0 victory over Blackpool at the LNER Stadium in front of 9,812 supporters.
Lincoln entered the contest in fine form and extended their impressive unbeaten run with a dominant display. After a lively opening period from both sides, the breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute. A corner was not properly cleared by the visitors, allowing Conor McGrandles to head home from close range and give the hosts a deserved advantage.
The Imps carried that momentum into the second half. Jack Moylan was forced off through injury early in the half, but Lincoln continued to press and create chances. Blackpool threatened sporadically, with Hayden Coulson and Niall Ennis testing the home defence, yet Lincoln always looked the more dangerous side.
Timeline of key events
- 23'
Yellow Card - Bowler booked.
- 35'
Yellow Card - Bloxham booked.
- 38'
Goal (Lincoln City) - McGrandles heads in from corner to make it 1-0.
- HT
Lincoln City 1-0 Blackpool
- 50'
Substitution - Moylan injured, replaced by Jefferies.
- 69'
Substitution - Blackpool double substitution.
- 75'
Substitution - Randall replaces Brown.
- 78'
Goal (Lincoln City) - Street scores into empty net after defensive error.
- 85'
Goal (Lincoln City) - Jefferies scores third goal.
- 89'
Goal (Lincoln City) - One scores fourth from acute angle.
- 90+4'
Yellow Card - Ashworth booked.
- FT
Lincoln City 4-0 Blackpool
Their superiority was reflected in the 78th minute when Rob Street capitalised on a defensive error to slot into an empty net and double the lead. The result was effectively sealed seven minutes later as Dom Jefferies fired home a well-taken third following good work from Street.
Substitute Ryan One completed the rout in the 89th minute, scoring from an acute angle to spark further celebrations among the home faithful. The convincing victory ensured Lincoln remained firmly in touch at the top of the table and extended their remarkable unbeaten run.
Match statistics
| Metric | Lincoln City | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4 | 0 |
| Half Time | 1 | 0 |
| Goalscorers | McGrandles 38', Street 78', Jefferies 85', One 89' | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | Bowler 23', Bloxham 35', Ashworth 90+4' |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Attendance | 9,812 |
Possession, shots, passing and fouls: official match data issued in the press box. Expected goals: third party provider, as published. Saves counted at the ground and verified against the team sheet.
Match details
- Competition
- Sky Bet League One
- Date
- 22nd February 2026
- Venue
- LNER Stadium (Sincil Bank), Lincoln
- Final Score
- Lincoln City 4 - 0 Blackpool
- Attendance
- 9,812
Editorial judgement, not a statistic
William Powell's standout players
Rob Street (Lincoln City) Led the line superbly, scoring and assisting as Lincoln dominated.
Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) Opened the scoring and controlled midfield tempo.
Dom Jefferies (Lincoln City) Strong impact after coming on, capping performance with a goal.
George Wickens (Lincoln City) Solid presence when called upon to maintain the clean sheet.
Selected by William Powell at the ground.
William Powell
Senior Editor · FWA Life Member · Sports Journalist since 1987
William Powell is CUVA Sports' senior editor and lead correspondent, covering football and cricket at the highest level for nearly four decades. A Life Member of the Football Writers' Association, his writing combines deep tactical knowledge with the narrative flair of the best sports journalism.
