Bolton 0-1 Lincoln
Updated
Lincoln won: Bolton 0-1 Lincoln in the Championship (Round 3) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Lincoln goals: Ben House 66'. Expected goals: 1.89-1.32. Possession: 68-32. Player of the match: George Wickens (8.6).
Match report
Lincoln beat Bolton 1-0
Lincoln squeezed past Bolton 1-0 away from home at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 29 August in the Championship.
Ben House put Lincoln ahead on 66' (0-1).
Bolton had 68% of the ball, shots were 21-8 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.89-1.32. Bolton created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
George Wickens (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 21,581. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Bolton | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 68 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 1.32 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 454 (86%) | 180 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 14 | 2 |
| Total shots | 21 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 5 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham, Lewis Brunt, Chris Forino-Joseph, Akin Famewo, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Lincoln (3-4-3): George Wickens, Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Callum Elder, Dom Jefferies, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Adam Reach, Reeco Hackett, Freddie Draper, Ben House
Key events
- 30' · Yellow card · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 61' · Substitution · Gaizka Larrazabal for Akin Famewo (Bolton)
- 61' · Substitution · Kyliane Dong for Samuel Iling-Junior (Bolton)
- 65' · Substitution · Robert Street for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 66' · Goal · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 71' · Substitution · Jayden Nelson for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 72' · Substitution · Ryan Hardie for John McAtee (Bolton)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln)
- 80' · Substitution · David Watson for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Tanto Olaofe for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 85' · Substitution · Joshua Honohan for Ben House (Lincoln)
- 85' · Substitution · Tom Bayliss for Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 6, draws 3, Lincoln 3.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won, 0-1 (Championship) on Sat, 29 Aug 2026.
When and where is Bolton vs Lincoln?
Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Lincoln?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 6 wins, 3 draws, Lincoln 3 wins (goals 19-14).