Lincoln City Coach Skubala Anticipates Challenging Away Game in Title Pursuit
Lincoln City head coach Michael Skubala warned his squad about the challenge awaiting them at Broadhall Way. He described the trip as one of the toughest away tests in League One.
Stevenage’s strong home record
Stevenage have conceded only 11 goals at home this season. They have lost just twice at their ground.
Their most recent home defeat before Bolton came in March to Leyton Orient. Cardiff are the only other side to have taken three points there.
The week before the fixture with Lincoln they lost 5-1 to Bolton. That match included a sending off, which Skubala called an anomaly.
Table position and remaining fixtures
Stevenage currently sit sixth in League One. They are three points clear of Luton Town and four ahead of Huddersfield, with one game in hand.
After facing Lincoln they have matches against Barnsley, Doncaster and Wigan. Skubala noted those fixtures add pressure to Stevenage’s play-off push.
Recent form and match dynamics
Lincoln’s recent matches have been low scoring. Only one of their last seven games produced more than a single goal.
The teams’ recent meetings have also been tight affairs. Across the last five encounters, only two goals from open play were recorded.
Skubala’s view and tactical respect
Skubala praised Alex Revell’s work at Stevenage. He said the side are well coached and physically dominant.
He argued the 5-1 defeat at Bolton should not define Stevenage. The sending off made that result unrepresentative, he added.
On comparisons between clubs, Skubala warned against judging by budget alone. He highlighted work ethic as a key reason both teams have overperformed.
Title permutations
Lincoln can clinch the title depending on other results. If both Lincoln City and Cardiff win, Lincoln will secure the championship.
Skubala also noted that any result other than a Cardiff win would give Lincoln the title. That outcome would be irrespective of the Broadhall Way result.
Filmogaz.com will monitor the fixture and provide updates ahead of kick-off. Supporters can expect a tense, low-scoring contest.
