Lincoln City left Bolton with a 1-0 win thanks to Ben House's 66th-minute goal, a result that owed everything to their effectiveness in front of goal. The visitors had just 31% possession and eight shots to Bolton's 20, yet took the one big chance that mattered.
8.2Ben HouseLincoln City · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 0.57 xGBolton Wanderers 0:1 Lincoln City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 30(Simulation)
Second half0 - 1
- 79(Time wasting)
- 90 + 3(Foul)
Live Prediction
No live prediction was published
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT0–1B
−10.1Clear edge
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City?
Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Lincoln City (Championship).
Who scored?
Ben House (66', assist Callum Elder) for Lincoln City.
Was Lincoln City's win deserved?
Yes — Lincoln City were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Bolton Wanderers vs Lincoln City?
Yellow cards: Ben House (Lincoln City); Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City); Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City).
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Head to Head meetings
Bolton Wanderers – Lincoln City
Bolton Wanderers
Lincoln City
- 7
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  7 | 3  |
Scored goals | 20 | 14 |
Average per game | 1.54 | 1.08 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 1-5 |
Bolton Wanderers
Lincoln City
Best statistical picks
Bolton Wanderers – Lincoln City
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.82 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
Lincoln City edge CheckLive's read despite arriving pointless — their underlying numbers shade this one. Bolton's head-to-head record, seven wins in 12 meetings, keeps it close. At 51%, this is a coin-flip rather than a confident call.
Both teams to score — Yes1.80
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
52.1
59.1
CheckSkill
56.3
55.6
CheckMental
59.7
73.2
CheckLive total55.5 vs 60.4+4.9
More match signals
Bolton Wanderers (DNB)59%1.73
Bolton Wanderers or draw55%1.40
Over 2.550%2.10
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Bolton and Lincoln?
CheckLive's read backs Lincoln City, whose underlying numbers edge Bolton Wanderers despite the hosts' head-to-head record. Bolton's seven wins in 12 meetings keep them live, so this is closer to a toss-up than a confident call.
Why are Lincoln rated above Bolton despite no points?
Lincoln City sit 20th with no points while Bolton Wanderers sit eighth with four, yet CheckLive's read rates the visitors higher. Lincoln's mental edge and better recent performance data outweigh their pointless league start.
Will both teams score when Bolton face Lincoln?
Lincoln and Bolton have both scored in each of the last two meetings, and this fixture averages 2.8 goals per game. Lincoln arrive with nine conceded in their last five matches, so an open contest looks likely.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.82 |