Gather 'round, jolly football fanatics, as we unveil the laughable stats for the ultimate showdown in League One! Mark your calendars and prepare your favorite snacks come Mon, 21 Apr '25, because this spellbinding spectacle is set to take place at the one and only Mon. Lincoln City and Bolton Wanderers are gearing up for a clash that promises more twists and turns than a soap opera plot.

In their last three head-to-head duels, Bolton Wanderers have come out on top twice, while Lincoln City managed to snatch one victory. Draws? Oh no, these teams don't do half measures. Just like an indecisive squirrel, the Wandering Trotters won their last encounter against Lincoln City 1-0, leaving the Imps scurrying for an explanation.

Our beloved tactical titans had quite the roller-coaster ride the last time they met. Lincoln City fell short on possession, with only 42% of the ball gracing their feet, while Bolton caressed the ball with 58%. On the chances front, Bolton found themselves with one golden opportunity, outmatching Lincoln City's mere zilch. The shots department had Lincoln pelting 15 attempts toward the goal, while Bolton's were more precise with 5. The number of duels tackled and fouls committed danced around the same tune, with Lincoln City favorably topping tackles at 24 against Bolton's 17.

Moving on to some sneaky play statistics, Lincoln found themselves with 6 corner kicks, double that of Bolton's mere 2. Offside traps and referee's wrath meant fouls galore, with Lincoln committing 15 and Bolton 13. Hats off to Lincoln's heroics in corner supremacy! Meanwhile, Bolton showcased superior passing finesse with 460 passes compared to Lincoln's 319. Lastly, the referees had fun distributing yellow cards, with Lincoln getting one spotlight moment while Bolton flamboyantly collected four.

In the positions of power within their league, Bolton Wanderers stand loftily in 6th place, perhaps tripping on steps below, is Lincoln City in 13th. As the flares loom over the pitch, beware, Bolton, for T. Darikwa is Lincoln's sharpshooting talisman with 5 goals to his name. Not to be outdone, Lincoln must keep their eyes peeled for Bolton's assist wizard, J. Dacres-Cogley, who has conjured a magical 6 assists this season!

Weighted with mountainous expectations, Lincoln's battering rams of performance ratings are led by Paudie O’Connor (7.41), James Collins (7.06), and Sean Roughan (7.05). Meanwhile, Bolton marches into the field with their own trio of masterminds: Kyle Dempsey (7.16), Aaron Morley (7.14), and George Johnston (7.12). Talk about a showdown for the ages!

When it comes to possession tranquility, Bolton dribbles circles with an average hold of 55.31%, leaving Lincoln slightly trailing with 44.86%. And when it’s time for corner bragging rights, both squads boast of matching numbers at 5.03 corners per match. However, when pondering the wisdom of the discipline stakes, Lincoln revel in a yellow flurry with 73 cautions against Bolton's dramatic 99. Oh my, the theater of cards!

So, who will ultimately clinch the victory? Will Lincoln City unleash their fury or will the Bolton Wanderers dance away with triumph? Well, based on these quirky stats, Bolton holds the upper hand. Grab your popcorn; this is one scrap that promises to permeate the annals of football legends!