Lincoln City 'unlucky' as brave Blackpool claim crucial point in relegation fight
Blackpool came from two goals down to earn a point against League One promotion contenders Lincoln City on Saturday afternoon.
Blackpool produced a spirited comeback against League One promotion contenders Lincoln City to secure what could be a crucial point in their bid to avoid relegation this season.
Fears over falling through the trap door into League Two were heightened when the Imps produced a dominant display during the opening half hour of Saturday’s clash at Bloomfield Road.
The visitors’ rewards came in the form of a two-goal advantage as an early strike from Jack Moylan and a Robert Street effort just after the quarter-hour mark put Michael Skubala’s side in firm control of the contest - send nerves around the Seasiders’ famous old home.
However, Lee Evans got Blackpool back into the game with just over 10 minutes to go until half-time, and that set the scene for a big 45 minutes after the restart.
The home faithful had to wait to celebrate their side’s equaliser, but it duly arrived five minutes from time when Ashley Fletcher found the net to land a share of the spoils for Ian Evatt’s men.
For their visitors, there was some disappointment in wasting a two-goal lead - but Imps head coach Skubala offered a positive reflection of his side’s display as they were forced to settle for a point at Bloomfield Road.
He told the club website: “The lads executed the gameplan well, but the game was decided on moments and we’re frustrated at what we see as two points dropped. That’s not because these are a bad side - far from it - but as we had complete control and our plan was working well.
“I thought we were good at the start of the second half and were very close to getting the third goal which would have killed off the game. We’re disappointed to concede an unlucky and soft goal at the end, but I’m actually pleased with the way we played. We see it as two points dropped but when we look back on Monday we’ll see it as a good point.”
Amazing
A mouth-watering home clash with leaders Cardiff City is next on the agenda for Skubala and his players and a win could lift them to within three points of the division’s current frontrunners and title favourites ahead of the festive period.
Skubala has called on the Sincil Bank faithful to get behind their side once again and insisted their backing can help his side as they look to continue their push for promotion into the Championship.
He said: “That’s going to be a big game and we’re going to need the fans right behind us as our 12th man. They were amazing again here and can really help us this season.”