Lincoln hold firm against 10-man Blackburn as spoils shared | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers drew 0-0 in the Championship. In the seventh minute, Robert Street headed over from close range after Callum Elder's cross. After the restart, the game tilted when Tom Atcheson received a second yellow and was sent off (69.). Despite 18 Lincoln attempts to eight, Aynsley Pears was worked only once as Blackburn held 60.0% possession. Lincoln move up from 17th to 16th, while Blackburn slip from 10th to 12th. Next up, Lincoln host Southampton and Blackburn visit Preston.

Player of the Match: Sean McLoughlin marshalled the back line with 11 clearances, two tackles won and 55 accurate passes from 59, key to Blackburn's clean sheet after the red card.

Stat of the Match: Blackburn Rovers produced 46 clearances, a signal of their backs-to-the-wall resilience once reduced to 10 men.

Three Things We Learned: Dom Jeffries' energy stood out, winning six tackles and delivering Lincoln's only shot on target. George Wickens made two saves, including a first half stop from Todd Cantwell, to secure the clean sheet. Blackburn had 60.0% possession yet mustered only eight attempts, showing control of the ball did not translate into chances after the dismissal.