Saturday , 14 November 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 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 14 26
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Plymouth Argyle FC 14 23
6 Reading FC 14 22
7 Bradford City AFC 13 22
8 Cambridge United FC 14 21
9 Sheffield Wednesday FC 13 20
10 Leicester City FC 13 19
11 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
12 Milton Keynes Dons FC 13 18
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 14 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 Notts County FC 12 14
18 AFC Wimbledon 13 13
19 Blackpool FC 12 12
20 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
21 Wigan Athletic FC 14 11
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 12 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

6
3
3
Bolton Wanderers FC 12 games · Avg 2.8 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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Lincoln City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Lincoln City FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' Lincoln City FC have won 396 goals from 332 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' Lincoln City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ben House scoring 1 goals.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Cullen made 397 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oladapo Afolayan, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 9 goals in the last 8 games.
  • 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bolton Wanderers FC that had 332 games and scored 403 goals.
  • 46' Declan John makes way for Kieran Sadlier at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 51' Marlon Fossey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 53' What a moment for George Johnston! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' Adam Jackson, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson makes way for Amadou Bakayoko at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 65' Bolton Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Bolton Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 66' The deadlock is broken! Cohen Bramall gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
  • 68' Amadou Bakayoko has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
  • 73' Lincoln City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 73.
  • 74' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Oladapo Afolayan has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Dempsey to step up.
  • 76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kieran Sadlier makes it 2-1.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. John Marquis is replaced by Tom Hopper on 77 minute.
  • 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
  • 83' Amadou Bakayoko has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Liam Cullen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Morgan Whittaker at the 84 minute mark.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Dion Charles. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' Jordan Williams is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Bolton Wanderers FC take all three points.

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
James Collins 2
Eoin Toal 2
Ben House 2
John Akinde 2
Antoni Sarcevic 1
Aaron Collins 1
Amadou Bakayoko 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
1.91 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC56% Draw23% Lincoln City FC21%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
44%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Lincoln City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC38% Draw43% Lincoln City FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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