Thursday , 2 July 2026

Lincoln City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Lincoln City FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Fri 30 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC LNER Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Regan Poole 22' Y
Daniel Mandroiu 43' Y
Y 52' Conor Bradley
Joe Walsh 57' Y
Joe Walsh 62' R
Jack Diamond 64' Y
Matthew Virtue-Thick 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at LNER 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

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6
Lincoln City FC 11 games · Avg 2.9 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-10-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC 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

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Burton Albion FC A 0–3 L
10 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–2 L
19 Nov Morecambe FC H 2–1 W
12 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–1 D
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Lincoln City FC A 1–1 D
27 Dec Derby County FC H 0–0 D
17 Dec Exeter City FC H 2–0 W
10 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–3 L
02 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D
19 Nov Fleetwood Town FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Lincoln City FC and Bolton Wanderers FC get this one started.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Ben House adds to his 0 season tally! Lincoln City FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
  • 22' Poor challenge from Regan Poole. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 37' James Trafford has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' Paudie O'Connor is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
  • 43' Daniel Mandroiu picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Conor Bradley on 52 minutes.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Walsh on 57.
  • 58' What a strike from Eoin Toal! The score is 1-1.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Walsh argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 64' Jack Diamond picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Dion Charles is replaced by Elias Kachunga.
  • 72' Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 74' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Mandroiu is withdrawn and Jamie Robson gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Kyle Dempsey is replaced by Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.
  • 81' Kieran Lee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kieran Sadlier on 81 minute.
  • 82' Tom Hopper has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben House on 82 minute.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 89' Matthew Virtue-Thick has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Kennedy

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jay Matete 3
James Collins 2
Eoin Toal 2
John Akinde 2
Recco Hackett-Fairchild 1
Cohen Bramall 1
Jon Daði Boðvarsson 1
Erik Ring 1

Head to Head

2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-10-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC 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

Lincoln City FC Form

2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2022-12-26 Burton Albion FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC L 2022-12-10 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2022-12-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC L 2022-11-19 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC W 2022-11-12 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2022-12-30 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2022-12-27 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–0 Derby County FC D 2022-12-17 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Exeter City FC W 2022-12-10 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2022-11-19 Fleetwood Town FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Lincoln City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC44% Draw28% Bolton Wanderers FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
56%
Lincoln City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC34% Draw45% Bolton Wanderers FC21%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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