Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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
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
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 |
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)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bolton Wanderers FC is hosting Lincoln City FC for another epic battle.
- 4' Jack Iredale makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
- 9' Aaron Morley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Kennedy might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 17' Josh Sheehan is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Mandroiu made 1 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben House on 27.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' TJ Eyoma has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Tyler Walker as he departs to be replaced by Recco Hackett-Fairchild.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Mandroiu is booked for Lincoln City FC — card on 49.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Victor Adeboyejo gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sean Roughan, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 73' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Sheehan is withdrawn and George Thomason gets his opportunity.
- 74' Paudie O'Connor adds to his 0 season tally! Lincoln City FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 77' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dan N'Lundulu is hanging Victor Adeboyejo on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' Aaron Morley makes way for Edmond-Paris Maghoma at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 81' Alistair Smith is replacing Daniel Mandroiu for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 83' Cameron Jerome is replacing Dion Charles for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 87' Poor challenge from Edmond-Paris Maghoma. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 87' Jovon Makama gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Ethan Hamilton and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Dan N'Lundulu is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Bolton Wanderers FC and Lincoln City FC (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
| John Akinde | 2 |
| James Collins | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| 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
1.63
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
47%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Lincoln City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.