Lincoln v Bolton prediction
Team pages: Lincoln · Bolton · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Lincoln v Bolton, Championship on Sat, 17 Apr 2027 15:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Lincoln host Bolton in the Championship on Saturday 17 April (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Lincoln are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Lincoln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Lincoln’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Lincoln have no wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 0.40 points per game, scoring 0.60 and conceding 2.40. Lincoln have scored nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Lincoln have conceded 19 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Bolton have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.50. Bolton have scored 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bolton have conceded 18 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Lincoln (18th) and Bolton (15th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bolton the stronger side, 112 rating points above Lincoln (Bolton 1481, Lincoln 1368, after at least 11 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Lincoln are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Bolton. The most recent meeting, on 29 August 2026, finished Bolton 0–1 Lincoln.
Team news
Predicted Lincoln XI (3-4-2-1): G. Wickens, D. Elerewe, S. Bradley, R. Towler, C. McGrandles, A. Reach, I. Varfolomeev, D. Jefferies, T. Bayliss, Y. Konak, F. Draper — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Benjamin House (3.7 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and one assist) and George Wickens (3.0 per match over 12 appearances) have been Lincoln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Lincoln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Benjamin House averages 1.5 shots per 90 over 801 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. George Wickens averages 3.4 saves per 90 over 1085 minutes, with two or more saves in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Bolton XI (4-2-3-1): G. Bazunu, E. Toal, G. Larrazabal, B. Davies, M. Conway, J. Sheehan, T. Gale, E. Erhahon, S. Iling-Junior, R. Rodrigues, S. Dalby — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Chris Forino-Joseph (4.6 per match over seven appearances) and Max Conway (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Bolton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bolton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Chris Forino-Joseph averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 616 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last seven appearances. Max Conway averages 2.9 tackles per 90 over 693 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · LNER stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lincoln 2 · draws 2 · Bolton 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Lincoln 1W 1D 3L · Bolton 3W 1D 1L
Lincoln v Bolton (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lincoln for / against | Line | Bolton for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.5 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.75 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.75 for · 18.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.63 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Lincoln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Draper n 8 | 67.3 | 3.7 | 2.2 | — |
| B. House n 8 | 72 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| Andrei Coubiș n 8 | 78.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | — |
| Y. Konak n 8 | 46.3 | 1.5 | 2.9 | — |
| Ivan Varfolomeev n 8 | 58.1 | 1.4 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ladefoged n 8 | 34.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| F. Draper n 8 | 67.3 | 2 | 0.8 |
| C. Ogbene n 8 | 35.1 | 1.9 | 1 |
| R. Hackett n 8 | 66.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| B. House n 8 | 72 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Elder n 8 | 57.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| B. House n 8 | 72 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| R. Hackett n 8 | 66.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Honohan n 8 | 72.1 | 0 | 0.3 |
| F. Draper n 8 | 67.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ivan Varfolomeev n 8 | 58.1 | 3.3 |
| B. House n 8 | 72 | 3 |
| C. Elder n 8 | 57.8 | 2.5 |
| Y. Konak n 8 | 46.3 | 2.4 |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 73.1 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Wickens n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. Gauci n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Bolton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Nelson n 8 | 25 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Thelonius Bair n 8 | 27 | 2.1 | 0.4 | — |
| Ruben Rodrigues n 8 | 52 | 1.9 | 3 | — |
| S. Iling-Junior n 8 | 47.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | — |
| E. Erhahon n 8 | 61.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Nelson n 8 | 25 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Thelonius Bair n 8 | 27 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| R. Hardie n 8 | 22.6 | 2 | 0.5 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 69.4 | 1.9 | 1 |
| T. Gale n 8 | 65.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelonius Bair n 8 | 27 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Ito n 8 | 39 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 69.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| T. Gale n 8 | 65.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| X. Simons n 8 | 47.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Conway n 8 | 60.8 | 3.7 |
| E. Erhahon n 8 | 61.3 | 2.8 |
| C. Forino-Joseph n 8 | 88.3 | 2.5 |
| J. McAtee n 8 | 47.5 | 2.4 |
| J. Nelson n 8 | 25 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gavin Bazunu n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| J. Bonham n 8 | 90.9 | 2.7 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lincoln v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-29 Bolton 0–1 Lincoln
- 2026-02-14 Lincoln 1–1 Bolton
- 2025-08-23 Bolton 1–1 Lincoln
- 2025-04-21 Lincoln 4–2 Bolton
- 2024-12-29 Bolton 3–0 Lincoln
- 2023-12-26 Lincoln 0–1 Bolton
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Bolton?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lincoln won 2, Bolton won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lincoln and Bolton?
- Recent form — Lincoln 1W 1D 3L; Bolton 3W 1D 1L.
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