Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sun 29 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Toughsheet Community Stadium 22,395 HT 45' · FT 45'
Aaron Collins 36' 1–0
Jay Matete 50' 2–0
Jay Matete 66' 3–0
Y 18' Conor McGrandles
Y 23' Ben House
Y 44' Paudie O'Connor
Y 45' Ethan Erhahon
YR 45' Ethan Erhahon

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Wyatt (England)
  • Assistant 2 Jake Topp (England)

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

6
3
3
Bolton Wanderers FC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC 2023-12-26 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-08-05 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC 2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-10-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Lincoln City FC H 3–0 W
26 Dec Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
20 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
14 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 0–2 L
03 Dec Mansfield Town FC H 3–1 W
26 Nov Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–3 L
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–1 L
21 Dec Reading FC H 2–0 W
14 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC A 2–2 D
07 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Bolton Wanderers FC vs Lincoln City FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Eoin Toal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Tendayi Darikwa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Lincoln City FC have won 385 goals from 322 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 18' A moment of madness from Conor McGrandles on 18 minutes earns him a card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
  • 23' Controversy at the stadium! Ben House argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 28' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
  • 33' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 36' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Lincoln City FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 44' Lincoln City FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ethan Erhahon on 45.
  • 50' Jay Matete doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 55' Lincoln City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 59' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Bailey Cadamarteri departs to be replaced by Tom Bayliss.
  • 63' Will Forrester is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eoin Toal at the 63 minute mark.
  • 66' Goal! Jay Matete scores his 6 goal in 289 matches.
  • 67' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 67 minute. Ben House leaves to be changed by Jovon Makama.
  • 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 73' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Josh Dacres-Cogley has done his job and it is now time for Dion Charles to step up.
  • 78' 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.
  • 79' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Klaidi Lolos exits the field as Carlos Mendes Gomes enters on 79.
  • 84' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Lincoln City FC.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jay Matete 3
Eoin Toal 2
Ben House 2
John Akinde 2
James Collins 2
Tyler Walker 1
Harry Anderson 1
Victor Adeboyejo 1

Head to Head

2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC 2023-12-26 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-08-05 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC 2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-10-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC W 2024-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-12-20 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-12-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-12-03 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Mansfield Town FC W 2024-11-26 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Lincoln City FC Form

2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC L 2024-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L 2024-12-21 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Reading FC W 2024-12-14 Huddersfield Town AFC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2024-12-07 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Charlton Athletic FC D 2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Bolton Wanderers FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC57% Draw25% Lincoln City FC18%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
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
82%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
43%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Lincoln City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bolton Wanderers FC38% Draw47% Lincoln City FC15%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 24% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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