Boston United 0:1 Lincoln City — Match Report
Tom Bayliss scored the only goal as Lincoln City beat Boston United 1-0 in a Club Friendly, though the result sets up nothing further as no next fixture is scheduled. The visitors controlled the match from the early stages, with Bayliss' seventh-minute strike proving decisive in a contest that offered little else in the way of goalmouth action.
The turning point arrived inside the opening ten minutes when Tom Bayliss, unassisted, slotted home to put Lincoln City ahead. Boston United struggled to respond, failing to create meaningful chances as the Imps' midfield dominance kept the home side at arm's length. The match settled into a pattern of Lincoln possession without further incision, while Boston's attacking efforts fizzled out before they could trouble the goal.
Lincoln City dictated the flow with 57% possession and six corners to Boston's one, though they lacked the cutting edge to add to their early lead. Boston, despite playing on home soil, rarely threatened with only 43% of the ball. Tom Bayliss was the standout, earning a 9.21 rating for his decisive goal and overall influence from midfield. CheckLive's model rated Lincoln City the clearer side, and the result confirmed that prediction. No next fixture is scheduled.
Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Boston United vs Lincoln City?
Boston United 0-1 Lincoln City (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Tom Bayliss (7') for Lincoln City.
First half0 - 1
Second half0 - 0
Head to Head meetings Boston United - Lincoln City
- Matches2
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match0-7

Boston United

Lincoln City
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 0 | 2 |
Scored goals | 0 | 8 |
Average per game | 0 | 4 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0-7 |

Boston United

Lincoln City
Boston United - Lincoln City Best statistical picks
Recent form favours 2 to win
Odds
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
Lincoln City is the favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 62.9 vs 57.9 for Boston United. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 83.8 vs 67); estimated win probability 51%.
Over 3.5
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56.6
60.4
CheckSkill
54.9
55.5
CheckMental
67
83.8
CheckLive total57.9 vs 62.9+5.0
More match signals
Home win — Boston United50%5.25
BTTS 1H — Yes66%
Over 4.564%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Boston United vs Lincoln City?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Lincoln City: overall rating 62.9 vs 57.9, estimated win probability 51%.
What is Lincoln City's main edge?
Lincoln City is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 83.8 vs 67 for Boston United. The overall rating gap is 7.1.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
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Draws
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Victories
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Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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