Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City - League One
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers host Lincoln City at the University of Bolton Stadium this Saturday, with both teams looking to assert their ambitions in League One. Bolton's recent form has been inconsistent, managing just two points from their last five matches (DDDWL), while Lincoln arrives on the back of a strong run, winning four of their last five (WWWLW). Historically, Bolton has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning seven of the last ten meetings, which could provide them with a psychological advantage. One notable angle in this matchup is Bolton's defensive struggles, having conceded in four of their last five games, suggesting that Lincoln could exploit this weakness. With both teams capable of scoring—evidenced by the fact that both teams have found the net in four of their last ten head-to-heads—betting on both teams to score (BTTS Yes at 1.95) appears to be a promising option. Additionally, with Bolton's need for points and Lincoln's attacking form, the over 2.5 goals market at 2.05 could also be worth considering.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Bradford City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Luton Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Stockport County | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Exeter City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Wigan Athletic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  AFC Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | Lincoln City | 4–2 | Bolton Wanderers | League One |
| December 29, 2024 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–0 | Lincoln City | League One |
| December 26, 2023 | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Bolton Wanderers | League One |
| August 5, 2023 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–0 | Lincoln City | League One |
| December 30, 2022 | Lincoln City | 1–1 | Bolton Wanderers | League One |
| October 1, 2022 | Bolton Wanderers | 2–0 | Lincoln City | League One |
| February 22, 2022 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–1 | Lincoln City | League One |
| August 17, 2021 | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Bolton Wanderers | League One |
| January 14, 2020 | Lincoln City | 5–1 | Bolton Wanderers | League One |
| January 2, 2010 | Bolton Wanderers | 4–0 | Lincoln City | FA Cup |