In a tightly contested League One match on the 16th of April 2024, Lincoln City claimed a narrow 1-0 victory against Oxford United despite having a higher amount of yellow cards.

The home side, Oxford United, failed to capitalize irrespective of having a higher amount of corner kicks, 5 to Lincoln's 3. Often indicative of attacking prominence and the ability to pressure an adversary, the higher corner kick figure for Oxford didn't translate into any goals, speaking volumes about Lincoln's solid defensive performance.

An influential factor in this match was the discipline. The away team, Lincoln City, managed to retain their composure even after obtaining 3 yellow cards compared to Oxford's 1. Interestingly, two out of the three Lincoln's bookings were dished out in the first half, possibly making them more cautious and defensively tight in the second half which effectively restricted Oxford from finding the back of the net.

Another leverage for Lincoln was their ability to manage offside calls. Despite being caught offside on three occasions compared to Oxford's one, it didn't deter them from scoring in the second half. A mere 46 minutes into the second half, Lincoln City netted the sole goal of the match putting them in a lead that was maintained until the final whistle.

However, from an offense standpoint, neither team had a statistical advantage. The lack of data on goal attempts, both on and off target, makes it hard to weigh the attacking efforts of both sides. Yet, the net result points to a more effective finishing approach by Lincoln City, as they managed to convert their offensive maneuvers into the game's only goal.

The match provided a good reminder that maintaining discipline, even in the face of several bookings, and capitalizing on set pieces, despite being in a minority, can tilt the game's outcome. In this instance, these factors worked in favor of Lincoln City, giving them three crucial points in the League One competition.

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