Lincoln 4-2 Bolton
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 4-2 Bolton in the League One (Round 44) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Erik Ring 11', James Collins 18' (pen), James Collins 53', Reeco Hackett 61'. Bolton goals: Jay Matete 30', Alex Murphy 38'. Sent off: Josh Cogley (90'). Expected goals: 1.67-0.66. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: James Collins (8.9).
Match report
Lincoln beat Bolton 4-2
Lincoln beat Bolton 4-2 at LNER Stadium on Monday 21 April in the League One.
Erik Ring put Lincoln ahead on 11' (1-0), James Collins made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 18', Jay Matete pulled one back for Bolton on 30' (2-1), Alex Murphy levelled for Bolton on 38' (2-2), James Collins restored Lincoln's lead on 53' (3-2) and Reeco Hackett made it 4-2 on 61'.
Josh Cogley (Bolton) was sent off on 90+2'.
Lincoln had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-12 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-0.66. Lincoln were the better side on chances, too.
James Collins (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 10,240. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 24 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 269 (76%) | 359 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 7 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Adam Jackson, Sean Roughan, Ethan Hamilton, Ethan Erhahon, Erik Ring, Ben House, Reeco Hackett, James Collins
Bolton (3-4-1-2): Nathan Baxter, Gethin Jones, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Josh Cogley, George Thomason, Jay Matete, Alex Murphy, Sonny Sharples, Aaron Collins, David Opeoluwa Abimbola
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Erik Ring (Lincoln)
- 18' · Goal · James Collins (Lincoln)
- 30' · Goal · Jay Matete (Bolton)
- 36' · Yellow card · Gethin Jones (Bolton)
- 38' · Goal · Alex Murphy (Bolton)
- 46' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Sonny Sharples (Bolton)
- 53' · Goal · James Collins (Lincoln)
- 59' · Substitution · Klaidi Lolos for Aaron Collins (Bolton)
- 59' · Substitution · John McAtee for David Opeoluwa Abimbola (Bolton)
- 61' · Goal · Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 63' · Substitution · Conor McGrandles for Ethan Erhahon (Lincoln)
- 64' · Yellow card · Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 71' · Substitution · Jack Moylan for Erik Ring (Lincoln)
- 71' · Substitution · Tom Bayliss for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 73' · Yellow card · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Joel Randall for George Johnston (Bolton)
- 79' · Substitution · Kion Etete for Gethin Jones (Bolton)
- 82' · Substitution · Paudie O'Connor for Ben House (Lincoln)
- 82' · Substitution · Freddie Draper for James Collins (Lincoln)
- 90' · Yellow card · Josh Cogley (Bolton)
- 90'+2 · Red card · Josh Cogley (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Lincoln 3, draws 3, Bolton 6.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Bolton?
Lincoln won, 4-2 (League One) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Lincoln vs Bolton?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Bolton?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Lincoln 3 wins, 3 draws, Bolton 6 wins (goals 14-19).