Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Lisa Rashid
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Morecambe FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
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.
- 4' What a strike from Jack Iredale! The score is 1-0.
- 9' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 17' Josh Sheehan picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carlos Mendes Gomes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 27' Ben House has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 32' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' England international Tyler Walker has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 45.
- 46' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Recco Hackett-Fairchild is hanging Tyler Walker on the field on 46 minute.
- 49' Daniel Mandroiu picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 59' Goal! Victor Adeboyejo scores his 46 goal in 389 matches.
- 64' 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.
- 69' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 73' George Thomason gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Josh Sheehan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' What a strike from Paudie O'Connor! The score is 2-1.
- 77' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 77 minute. Victor Adeboyejo leaves to be changed by Dan N'Lundulu.
- 78' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Aaron Morley by Edmond-Paris Maghoma on 78 minute.
- 81' Lincoln City FC make a change. Daniel Mandroiu trudges off to be replaced by Alistair Smith on 81 minutes.
- 83' Cameron Jerome is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dion Charles at the 83 minute mark.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Edmond-Paris Maghoma. He receives a card.
- 87' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Ethan Hamilton is replaced by Jovon Makama on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a card on 90.
- Another three points for Bolton Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ George Thomason 73'
- 14
- 22
- 2
- 16
- 27
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Cameron Jerome 83'
- 3
- 12
- 5
Bench
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 83'
-
4
George Thomason ↑ 73'
-
19
Edmond-Paris Maghoma ↑ 78'
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 83'
- 26
- 15
-
11
Dan N'Lundulu ↑ 77'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 19
- 5
- 15
- 6
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↓ Jovon Makama 87'
- 18
- 1
- 14
- 23
- 22
Bench
-
7
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 46'
- 20
-
8
Alistair Smith ↑ 81'
- 12
-
27
Jovon Makama ↑ 87'
- 17
- 26
Coach
Mark Kennedy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Matete | 3 |
| Eoin Toal | 2 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| James Collins | 2 |
| Erik Ring | 1 |
| Ronan Darcy | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-08-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-05-07
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-04-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-04-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2023-04-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2023-04-18
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
41%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Lincoln City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.