Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bolton
Match Time & Date:
23 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 2-1
Lincoln
After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Reading, Bolton will look to return to winning ways in League One when they take on Lincoln on Matchday 5. The Trotters failed to turn their dominance into victory against the Royals, but their midweek performance is fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. All Dempsey, Adeboyejo, Forrester, and Taylor are out of contention with injuries for the home side.
The Imps, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning run in all competitions, but given their negative record at Toughsheet Community Stadium, we are tempted to bet on the home side. You should know that Bolton have defeated Lincoln in each of their last five meetings at the venue. Speaking of the away team, both Jefferies and Montsma are closing in on a return, while midfielder Jack Moylan has yet to overcome his injury.
Highlighted Team (Bolton):
Bolton Wanderers were formed as Christ Church Football Club back in 1874 and three years later they adopted their current name. The Trotters currently compete in the Championship and they play their home games at Macron Stadium, which was opened in 1997.
Speaking of the club’s trophies, Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup on four occasions (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1958), but they have yet to win the Premier League title. The Trotters were producing splendid displays in the 2003/2004 Premier League campaign, with the team finishing the season in eighth position in the standings, which is regarded as the club’s best result in the English top flight.
Bolton did well to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages in the 2007/2008 season; the English outfit eliminated Atletico Madrid in the two-legged tie, but Sporting Lisbon eventually proved to be a big catch for the Trotters.
Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most notable footballers who played for Bolton and he scored 14 goals in 124 appearances in the league for the club. Bury are considered the club’s fiercest rivals.
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