Match preview
Bolton host Lincoln in Championship clash at Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bolton welcome Lincoln to the Toughsheet Community Stadium on 29 August 2026 in round three of the Championship. Steven Schumacher's side sit eighth on four points from two games, while Tom Shaw's Lincoln are 21st without a point after the same number of matches, a gap the table already reflects heading into matchday three.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Bolton arrive on the back of a DWLWD sequence that has included draws with QPR and Everton alongside a win over Preston and a defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Lincoln's WLLWW run has been more eventful, featuring an away win at Blackpool, defeats to Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, and victories over Derby and Port Vale, the latter two both on the road.
The two sides have met recently, drawing 1-1 in February 2026 and again 1-1 in August 2025 when Bolton were also at home. B. Speedie takes charge of Saturday's fixture, with Bolton's four points from two games contrasting sharply with Lincoln's tally of zero from the same span.
Bolton's steadier DWLWD form and unbeaten record in their last two league outings contrasts with Lincoln's more volatile WLLWW sequence, which has swung between heavy wins and losses.
The previous two meetings between these sides both finished 1-1, a pattern worth noting given Bolton's current position eight places and four points above Lincoln in the table.
Bolton meet Lincoln in the Championship (Regular Season - 3). Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Referee: B. Speedie.
Team pages: Bolton · Lincoln · Championship
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Bolton have gone over 1.5 in 74% of their last 38 matches and Lincoln in 87% of their last 38, against a league r
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 27% over 3.5 goals
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 60% both teams score
Lincoln to Score. League base rate: 74% away sides score
Bolton sit 8th; Lincoln 21st (ELC · 2 matches played) Lincoln without key defender Tendayi Darikwa Bolton in stronger form — 0.8 vs 0.0 ppg (n=2) Home on 7 days rest; Away on 3
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Bolton vs Lincoln, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Championship fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Bolton vs Lincoln kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, a Championship fixture (matchday 3).
›Where can I watch Bolton vs Lincoln goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Lincoln?
Bolton and Lincoln have met 2 times — 0 wins for Bolton, 0 wins for Lincoln and 2 draws.