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.
The game was goalless until the 66th minute, when Ben House turned in Callum Elder's delivery to put Lincoln ahead. Bolton pushed for an equaliser, but Lincoln's defence held firm against 14 corners and six shots on target, and the hosts never found a way through.
Bolton dominated every major attacking stat — 69% possession, 20 shots, 1.56 expected goals — but still lost. Lincoln's goalkeeper made seven saves, while the visitors converted their only big chance; Bolton missed both of theirs. It was a classic case of outplayed but taking the chances.
