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

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League One · 2024-25

Lincoln City FC

4 – 2

Full Time

Bolton Wanderers FC

Mon 21 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC LNER Stadium 10,240 HT 45' · FT 45'

Erik Ring 10' 1–0

James Collins pen 18' 2–0

2–1 29' Jay Matete

2–2 38' Alex Murphy

James Collins 53' 3–2

Recco Hackett-Fairchild 61' 4–2

Y 36' Gethin Jones

Tom Hamer 64' Y

Ben House 73' Y

Y 90' Josh Dacres-Cogley

YR 90' Josh Dacres-Cogley

Overview

Match Preview

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

Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee
Assistant 1 Adam Burgess (England)
Assistant 2 Stephen Wade

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

Lincoln City FC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bolton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-21 Lincoln City FC 4–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 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

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	4–2	W
18 Apr	Reading FC	A	1–0	W
12 Apr	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	1–1	D
05 Apr	Charlton Athletic FC	A	2–2	D
01 Apr	Huddersfield Town AFC	H	1–0	W
29 Mar	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	0–1	L

Bolton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Apr	Lincoln City FC	A	2–4	L
18 Apr	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	0–2	L
12 Apr	Barnsley FC	A	1–4	L
08 Apr	Rotherham United FC	H	0–1	L
05 Apr	Bristol Rovers FC	H	1–0	W
01 Apr	Wigan Athletic FC	A	1–0	W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The game is set. Bolton Wanderers FC kicks off things out of here…
5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
10' A goal from the Sweden international Erik Ring! He fires home on 10 to make it 1-0!
15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dave Abimbola is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
18' The deadlock is broken! James Collins gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
23' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
28' The 29-year-old Aaron Collins has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
29' A stunning finish from Jay Matete — that came from absolutely nowhere!
34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
36' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 36.
38' What composure from Alex Murphy! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-2.
43' Sean Roughan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
46' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Sonny Sharples exits the field as Kyle Dempsey enters on 46.
51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
53' James Collins doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
58' 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.
61' Goal! Recco Hackett-Fairchild scores his 24 goal in 20 matches.
63' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Conor McGrandles on, Ethan Erhahon off on 63 minutes.
64' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Tom Hamer gets a card.
69' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
71' Jack Moylan gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Erik Ring and will look to change the dynamic.
72' Tom Bayliss gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Recco Hackett-Fairchild and will look to change the dynamic.
73' The referee has no hesitation. Ben House is booked for Lincoln City FC — card on 73.
78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
79' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. George Johnston has done his job and it is now time for Kion Etete to step up.
82' Freddie Draper is replacing James Collins for the Lincoln City FC side.
87' Lincoln City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ben House scoring 1 goals.
90' A moment of madness from Josh Dacres-Cogley on 90 minutes earns him a card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Lincoln City FC players.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↓ Tom Bayliss 72'
2
Tendayi Darikwa
5
Adam Jackson
22
Tom Hamer
25
James Collins ↓ Freddie Draper 82'
6
Ethan Erhahon ↓ Conor McGrandles 63'
11
Ethan Hamilton
18
Ben House ↓ Paudie O'Connor 82'
23
Sean Roughan
1
George Wickens
12
Erik Ring ↓ Jack Moylan 71'

Bench

14
Conor McGrandles ↑ 63'
15
Paudie O'Connor ↑ 82'
8
Tom Bayliss ↑ 72'
31
Zach Jeacock
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 82'
32
Joe Gardner
28
Jack Moylan ↑ 71'

Coach Michael Skubala

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Schumacher

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jay Matete	3
Eoin Toal	2
Ben House	2
John Akinde	2
James Collins	2
Dion Charles	1
Tyler Walker	1
Harry Anderson	1

Head to Head

Lincoln City FC Form

2025-04-21 Lincoln City FC 4–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-04-18 Reading FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC W 2025-04-12 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2025-04-05 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2025-04-01 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2025-03-29 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2025-04-21 Lincoln City FC 4–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2025-04-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2025-04-12 Barnsley FC 4–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2025-04-08 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC L 2025-04-05 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2025-04-01 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.72 Lincoln City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.35 Bolton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Lincoln City FC47% Draw25% Bolton Wanderers FC28%

Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.07

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	58%	42%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw

73%

Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC

53%

Lincoln City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Lincoln City FC33% Draw44% Bolton Wanderers FC23%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted

4 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

11.7%

2 – 1

8.9%

1 – 0

7.2%

1 – 2

2 – 0

6.8%

0 – 0

6.3%

2 – 2

0 – 1

5.4%

3 – 1

5.1%

0 – 2

4.2%

3 – 0

3.8%

3 – 2

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap	Lincoln City FC covers	Push	Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	11%	—	89%
-2	11%	14%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	20%	55%
-0.5	45%	—	55%
+0.5	71%	—	29%
+1	71%	16%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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