Lincoln v Bolton result
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Lincoln 1–1 Bolton — this League One match was drawn.
The result
Lincoln and Bolton drew 1–1 in League One on Saturday 14 February. Lincoln are unbeaten in their last 14 matches in all competitions. Bolton are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
The goals
Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Lincoln: Jack Moylan (25’, assisted by R. Hackett); Bolton: Samuel Dalby (82’, assisted by Ethan Erhahon).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Lincoln out-shot Bolton 22 to 8 and created the better chances, 3.44 xG to 0.93 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
Discipline
W. Finnie showed seven yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lincoln: Frederick Draper (17’) and Ivan Varfolomeev (22’); Bolton: Ethan Erhahon (23’), Kyle Dempsey (35’), Samuel Dalby (45’), Joshua Sheehan (88’) and Johnny Kenny (90+3’).
What it changes
Lincoln move down from first to second (31 league matches played).
Bolton stay third after this result (32 league matches played).
Lincoln have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Bolton have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jack Moylan (Lincoln) 8.8, Ethan Erhahon (Bolton) 8.1 and Robert Street (Lincoln) 6.2 led the match.
Next up
Lincoln next host Burnley on 24 October 2026.
Bolton next host Middlesbrough on 23 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lincoln: Lincoln v Burnley, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Bolton: Bolton v Middlesbrough, Friday 23 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Lincoln 1–1 Bolton · League One
- Referee: W. Finnie
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lincoln 1 · draws 2 · Bolton 3 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Lincoln 4W 1D 0L · Bolton 4W 1D 0L
Lincoln 1–1 Bolton (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lincoln for / against | Line | Bolton for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.5 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.38 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.75 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.88 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.38 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: W. Finnie — 3.89 yellow cards a game, 0.11 red cards, 24 fouls over 9 matches (1.11 to the home side, 2.78 to the away side).
Lincoln
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lloyd n 8 | 21.3 | 4.8 | 1.6 | — |
| B. House n 8 | 54.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 | — |
| F. Draper n 8 | 75.4 | 2.5 | 1.8 | — |
| Ivan Varfolomeev n 8 | 74.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| R. Oné n 8 | 25 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lloyd n 8 | 21.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| R. Hackett n 8 | 73.8 | 2 | 0.8 |
| J. Moylan n 8 | 55.9 | 2 | 1.4 |
| D. Jefferies n 8 | 24.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| B. House n 8 | 54.5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Hackett n 8 | 73.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| J. Moylan n 8 | 55.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| F. Draper n 8 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| T. Hamer n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| R. Oné n 8 | 25 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Bayliss n 8 | 48.1 | 4.2 |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
| B. House n 8 | 54.5 | 3.1 |
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu n 8 | 28.8 | 3.1 |
| D. Lembikisa n 8 | 59.1 | 2.9 |
Bolton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Paul James Burstow n 8 | 43.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | — |
| I. Cissoko n 8 | 31.1 | 2.5 | 2.9 | — |
| J. Osei-Tutu n 8 | 66.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
| C. Christie n 8 | 48.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | — |
| C. Blackett-Taylor n 8 | 42.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. McAtee n 8 | 50.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| C. Blackett-Taylor n 8 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 75 | 2 | 0.9 |
| T. Gale n 8 | 34.4 | 2 | 0.7 |
| R. Apter n 8 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dalby n 8 | 75 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| J. Sheehan n 8 | 73.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| J. McAtee n 8 | 50.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| A. Cozier-Duberry n 8 | 70.9 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow n 8 | 43.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Erhahon n 8 | 68.5 | 4.8 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 55.4 | 2.6 |
| J. Osei-Tutu n 8 | 66.9 | 2.5 |
| R. Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 2.5 |
| M. Conway n 8 | 78.9 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Lincoln | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Possession | 61% |
| 3.44 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.93 |
| 22 | Shots | 8 |
| 10 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 19 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 4 | Corners | 3 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 9 |
| 279 | Passes | 447 |
| 64% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
Lincoln player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Wickens | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Darikwa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Hamer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Bradley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Reach | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. McGrandles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Hackett | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Street | 89 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ivan Varfolomeev | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| J. Moylan | 78 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 |
| F. Draper | 78 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| T. Bayliss sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. House sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Towler sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Oné sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Bolton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bonham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| J. Osei-Tutu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Toal | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Forino-Joseph | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Erhahon | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Y | 7.2 |
| S. Dalby | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Y | 5.3 |
| J. McAtee | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Apter | 65 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| K. Dempsey | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Blackett-Taylor | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| I. Cissoko sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Sheehan sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Kenny sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Ruben Rodrigues sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
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.)
- 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
- 2023-08-05 Bolton 3–0 Lincoln
- 2022-12-30 Lincoln 1–1 Bolton
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Bolton?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lincoln won 1, Bolton won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lincoln and Bolton?
- Recent form — Lincoln 4W 1D 0L; Bolton 4W 1D 0L.
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