Match report

Lincoln and Bolton Draw 1-1 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
1–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Feb 14, 2026

In an intense encounter at Sincil Bank, Lincoln managed to hold off Bolton for a 1-1 draw in the League One fixture. The game saw multiple yellow cards and key substitutions that influenced momentum shifts throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln scored first through J. Moylan at minute 25.
  • • Bolton equalized with a goal from S. Dalby in the 82nd minute.
  • • F. Draper and I. Varfolomeev received yellow cards for Lincoln early on.
  • • Four substitutions were made by both teams, including notable entries like C. Blackett-Taylor for Bolton.

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 18 B. House
  • 20 R. One
  • 8 T. Bayliss
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 19 A. Lloyd

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 15 R. Apter (M)
  • 45 J. McAtee (M)
  • 35 C. Blackett-Taylor (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 9 J. Kenny
  • 29 C. Christie
  • 8 J. Sheehan
  • 27 R. Rodrigues

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    17' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Draper

    Foul

  2. Lincoln
    22' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    I. Varfolomeev

    Foul

  3. Bolton
    23' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    E. Erhahon

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    25' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  5. Bolton
    35' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dempsey

    Foul

  6. Bolton
    45' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dalby

    Foul

  7. Bolton
    60' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: I. Cissoko
  8. Bolton
    61' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: J. Sheehan
  9. Bolton
    65' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Apter · On: J. Kenny
  10. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Draper · On: B. House
  11. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: T. Bayliss
  12. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: Ryley Towler
  13. Bolton
    79' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John McAtee · On: R. Rodrigues
  14. Bolton
    82' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dalby · Assist: E. Erhahon
  15. Bolton
    88' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sheehan

    Foul

  16. Bolton
    90'+3 Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kenny

    Argument

  17. Lincoln
    90'+4 Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: R. One

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Bolton
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 64% 80%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 279 447
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 3.44 0.93
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 179 357
Shots Inside Box 19 5
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took an early lead with a goal from J. Moylan in the 25th minute, giving them temporary control of the game.
  • ▸ Bolton's late equalizer by S. Dalby in the 82nd minute turned the match into a draw, balancing momentum.