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>Blackpool vs Lincoln City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026
Carabao Cup · 2nd RoundBlackpool vs Lincoln City – Best bets of the match
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Blackpool have made a bright start to their League One campaign under Ian Evatt, picking up a win and a draw while conceding just once. Their Carabao Cup run looks equally promising after a convincing 3-1 first-round victory over Grimsby Town. The return of Albie Morgan from a five-month ankle layoff adds creative depth to a squad already brimming with confidence at Bloomfield Road.
Lincoln City earned promotion to the Championship but have found the step up punishing, losing two of their opening three league fixtures. Chris Cohen's side did show resilience by beating Derby County 2-1 in the first round of this competition. However, the absence of captain Tendayi Darikwa through injury weakens their defensive spine considerably, and the demanding early-season schedule could take its toll here.
Blackpool's home record against Lincoln City at Bloomfield Road is compelling: three wins and two draws from six previous meetings, with no defeat. That historical dominance matters in a cup tie where the lower-league side needs every edge. Ian Evatt's squad also showed clinical finishing in their 3-1 first-round win over Grimsby, suggesting they carry genuine attacking threat on home soil.
Lincoln City's promotion to the Championship has come at a cost. Chris Cohen's side have lost two of their opening three league fixtures, and the absence of captain Tendayi Darikwa through injury strips them of leadership at a critical stage. Their 2-1 cup win over Derby County showed resilience, but adapting to a higher division while juggling cup commitments creates fatigue and selection headaches.
The double chance covering a Blackpool win or draw looks the sharpest angle here, with the home win priced at 3.44 and the draw at 3.55. Albie Morgan's return from a five-month ankle layoff gives Blackpool fresh creativity in midfield. Given Lincoln's early-season struggles and Blackpool's fortress-like home advantage in this fixture, backing the hosts to avoid defeat carries solid logic. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Blackpool vs Lincoln City
- Blackpool unbeaten in three home matches against Lincoln
- Lincoln lost two of three Championship fixtures
- Albie Morgan's return strengthens Blackpool's midfield options
Form & Statistics: Blackpool vs Lincoln City
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How to Watch Blackpool vs Lincoln City Match?
What time is Blackpool vs Lincoln City?
Blackpool host Lincoln City at Bloomfield Road on 25 August 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45 BST.
Where is Blackpool vs Lincoln City being played?
This Carabao Cup second round fixture takes place at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool's home ground.
How Can I Watch Blackpool vs Lincoln City on TV and Live Stream?
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