Blackpool 2-2 Lincoln City: Ashley Fletcher inspires Seasiders comeback for point at Bloomfield Road
Blackpool came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Lincoln City.
Blackpool’s final home game before Christmas ended with a 2-2 draw with Lincoln City following a late equaliser from Ashley Fletcher.
Jack Moylan and Rob Street helped the visitors race to a two-goal lead inside the opening 18 minutes, but they were unable to hold onto their advantage.
The Seasiders pulled their first goal back through a Lee Evans penalty just after the half mark, before Fletcher levelled the scores heading into the closing stages.
The Imps broke the deadlock after just two minutes, with Moylan driving his way into the box unmarked from the right side, before curling an effort towards the back post.
Theo Hackett had an opportunity to quickly double the visitors’ lead, but couldn’t keep his shot after the ball broke nicely to him on the edge of the box.
It wasn’t too long after that Lincoln did have their second. Like the first, Blackpool were too slow in closing down their opponents, which allowed room for Street to release an attempt, with a deflection helping the forward to beat Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Following minimal action in the opposition box, Fletcher earned his side a route back into the game, after winning a penalty.
Evans stepped up to convert, and made no mistake as he fired past George Wickens.
Following the restart, Adam Reach thought he added another goal for the Imps, but his celebrations were cut quickly short by the linesman’s flag.
Down the other end, there were half chances for Blackpool – who had been given a burst of energy following the penalty.
A golden opportunity to equalise fell George Honeyman’s way, with the midfielder placing a shot wide of the target from close-range following some good work from Fletcher in the box.
The club captain was spared his blushes in the closing stages, as the Seasiders found their way back into the game.
Following a couple of miss hits in the box, Fletcher pounced to beat Wickens from close-range as the points were shared.
Blackpool FC: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Michael Ihiekwe (45’), Fraser Horsfall, Zac Ashworth, Danny Imray, Lee Evans, George Honeyman (73’), Josh Bowler (65’), Hayden Coulson (81’), Ashley Fletcher, Tom Bloxham (73’).
Substitutes: Franco Ravizzoli, Andy Lyons (45’), James Husband, Albie Morgan (65’), Dale Taylor (73’), CJ Hamilton (81’), Scott Banks (73’).
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