Bolton vs Lincoln City Confirmed Lineups

Bolton vs Lincoln City Confirmed Lineups

Get the Bolton vs Lincoln City confirmed lineups, starting XI team news, match prediction, bet builder tips, and latest odds ahead of the Championship clash.

Bolton vs Lincoln City Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Championship

Match Date

Saturday 29 August 2026

Kick-off Time

15:00 UK time

Venue

Toughsheet Community Stadium

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Bolton and Lincoln City have been confirmed.

Bolton Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jack Bonham, Lewis Brunt, Akin Famewo, Chris Forino, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby

Substitutes: Tobias Ritchie, Kyliane Dong, David Watson, Gavin Bazunu, Jayden Nelson, Eoin Toal, Gaizka Larrazabal, Ryan Hardie, Ben Davies

Lincoln City Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI: George Wickens, Deji Elerewe, Callum Elder, Ryley Towler, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Dom Jefferies, Adam Reach, Ben House, Freddie Draper, Reeco Hackett

Substitutes: Isaac Olaofe, Rob Street, Joe Gauci, Tom Bayliss, Joshua Honohan, Andrei Coubis, Ethan Wheatley, Mason Melia, Yunus Konak

Bolton vs Lincoln City Immediate Reaction

Bolton

Bolton line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Jack Bonham starting in goal behind a defensive line of Lewis Brunt, Akin Famewo, Chris Forino, and Max Conway. Josh Sheehan and Ethan Erhahon anchor the midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, and Thierry Gale behind central forward Sam Dalby.

Lincoln City

Lincoln City deploy a 3-4-3 formation featuring George Wickens in goal behind a back three of Deji Elerewe, Callum Elder, and Ryley Towler. Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Dom Jefferies, and Adam Reach form the midfield setup, while Ben House, Freddie Draper, and Reeco Hackett start in attack.

Bolton vs Lincoln City Reactive Bet Builder

For this match, our featured bet builder includes Bolton to win, Ryan Hardie to score anytime, both teams to score, and Ivan Varfolomeev to receive a card.

Bolton vs Lincoln City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With the confirmed lineups set, both teams bring structured shapes into this contest. Bolton's balanced 4-2-3-1 setup offers width and attacking options, while Lincoln City's 3-4-3 shape provides solid defensive coverage and counter-attacking threat. A competitive encounter is expected between the sides.

Score Prediction: 1-1

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