Bolton - Lincoln City

Bolton Wanderers will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the league campaign as they host Lincoln City at Toughsheet Community Stadium on 29 August 2026 for matchday 3 of the Championship. The hosts are navigating this early stage of the season without the injured Ruben Rodrigues, forcing a reliance on the expected attacking trio of Sam Dalby, John McAtee, and Gaizka Larrazabal to break down the opposition.

Bolton arrive following a goalless draw against Queens Park Rangers, having previously secured a 2-1 victory over Preston North End. Lincoln City, meanwhile, head into this fixture with mixed momentum after a heavy 4-1 EFL Cup win over Blackpool was sandwiched between league defeats to Portsmouth and Middlesbrough. With recent head-to-head history featuring two consecutive 1-1 draws, both sides will be eager to secure a decisive result in this latest encounter.