Thursday , 2 July 2026

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Tue 22 Feb 2022 · 20:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Amadou Bakayoko 68' Y
Dion Charles 88' Y
Jordan Williams 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

6
3
2
Bolton Wanderers FC 11 games · Avg 2.9 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC 2021-08-17 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2020-01-14 Lincoln City FC 5–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Lincoln City FC H 3–1 W
19 Feb AFC Wimbledon H 4–0 W
15 Feb Burton Albion FC A 1–3 L
12 Feb Oxford United FC A 3–2 W
08 Feb Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W
05 Feb Morecambe FC A 1–1 D
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–3 L
15 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–1 L
12 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
08 Feb Morecambe FC H 2–1 W
05 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–2 L
29 Jan Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Bolton Wanderers FC Lincoln City FC
#5 Position #1
75 Points 103
46 Played 46
19 / 18 / 9 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
70 Scored 89
52 Conceded 41
+18 GD +48
1.63 PPG 2.24
41% Win % 67%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Lincoln City FC.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Tom Hopper has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Liam Cullen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Appleton might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' England international Oladapo Afolayan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' Conor McGrandles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
  • 46' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Declan John has done his job and it is now time for Kieran Sadlier to step up.
  • 51' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Goal! George Johnston scores his 5 goal in 322 matches.
  • 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 60' Amadou Bakayoko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on 60 minute.
  • 65' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 66' Cohen Bramall doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Amadou Bakayoko.
  • 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
  • 74' Kyle Dempsey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oladapo Afolayan on 74 minute.
  • 76' Magnificent from Kieran Sadlier! That is 25 goals in 161 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' John Marquis makes way for Tom Hopper at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
  • 82' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 83' A stunning finish from Amadou Bakayoko — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 84' Liam Cullen gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Morgan Whittaker and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dion Charles.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Another three points for Bolton Wanderers FC.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Appleton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jay Matete 3
Eoin Toal 2
John Akinde 2
James Collins 2
Erik Ring 1
Ronan Darcy 1
Dion Charles 1
Tyler Walker 1

Head to Head

2022-02-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC 2021-08-17 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2020-01-14 Lincoln City FC 5–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2022-02-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC W 2022-02-19 Bolton Wanderers FC 4–0 AFC Wimbledon W 2022-02-15 Burton Albion FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2022-02-12 Oxford United FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2022-02-08 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2022-02-05 Morecambe FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Lincoln City FC Form

2022-02-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC L 2022-02-15 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2022-02-12 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2022-02-08 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC W 2022-02-05 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2022-01-29 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC51% Draw23% Lincoln City FC26%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
49%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Lincoln City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC34% Draw42% Lincoln City FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 20% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.