Main prediction: Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited to win
Alternative tip: draw or Bolton Wanderers
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Bolton Wanderers and Lincoln City meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at Toughsheet Community Stadium (University of Bolton Stadium), at 15:00.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Bolton Wanderers have won 3 time(s). Lincoln City have won 3. Bolton Wanderers are the favourites with a 39% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
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Overview Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
Bolton Wanderers are favourites, with odds of 2.57 and a 39% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited, with 7 win(s) against 2 for Lincoln City. The odds for a Lincoln City Football Club Limited win are 3.07 and a draw is 7.5.
In the EFL Championship, Bolton Wanderers have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, having Samuel George Dalby as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Recco Hackett-Fairchild as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Bolton Wanderers and Lincoln City
In 12 clashes, Bolton Wanderers have the advantage over Lincoln City: 7 win(s) against 2 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/02/2026, in the EFL League One. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Bolton Wanderers: current form
Bolton Wanderers have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Samuel George Dalby (1 goal(s))
Lincoln City: current form
Meanwhile, Lincoln City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (1 goal(s))
Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City key players
In the EFL Championship, Samuel George Dalby carries Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is John Mcatee, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Mason Burstow has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Recco Hackett-Fairchild is the name that frightens the most for The Imps with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Tendayi Darikwa leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Recco Hackett-Fairchild has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Bolton Wanderers have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Lincoln City have 10.5 corners and 2.5 cards. Check the statistics for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City in the table below.
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.98 | 1.64 | 0.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.03 | 2.39 |
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.6 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
2.09 | 1.7 | 2.48 |
More tips for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
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Correct score prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
The head-to-head record leans towards Bolton Wanderers and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Lincoln City. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
Check out where to watch the live match between Lincoln City and Bolton Wanderers:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Bolton Wanderers and Lincoln City
The line-ups for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Jack Bonham
Goalkeeper
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3
Chris Forino-Joseph
Defender
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5
Lewis Brunt
Defender
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8
Josh Sheehan
Midfielder
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10
Samuel George Dalby
Forward
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11
Thierry Gale
Forward
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14
Akin Famewo
Defender
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21
Ethan Erhahon
Midfielder
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22
Gaizka Larrazabal Goikoetxea
Defender
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25
Max Conway
Defender
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45
John Mcatee
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up
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4
Andrei Coubiș
Defender
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5
Adam Jackson
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6
Ryley Towler
Defender
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8
Tom Bayliss
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10
Mason Melia
Forward
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17
Robert Street
Forward
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19
Isaac Olaofe
Forward
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20
Callum Elder
Defender
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23
Joshua Honohan
Defender
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26
Yunus Emre Konak
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46
Joe Anthony Gauci
Goalkeeper
The Lincoln City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
Match: Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium (University of Bolton Stadium)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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