Bolton stay alive in automatic promotion race

Lincoln City 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

Sam Dalby’s late header denied Lincoln City the chance to move nine points clear of Bolton Wanderers in the promotion race, earning the visitors a point in a hard-fought draw.

Author | Mark Scott

Stadium | LNER Stadium

Michael Skubala’s side appeared set for a fifth successive victory, only to extend their unbeaten league run to 14 matches after being pegged back late on.

The hosts began with intent as Jack Moylan crashed a fierce early effort against the crossbar inside five minutes. He was then denied by the visiting goalkeeper Jack Bonham, who stood firm as pressure mounted.

The breakthrough eventually arrived midway through the first half when Moylan guided his fifth goal in as many games into the bottom corner in the 25th minute.

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The Bolton keeper was their most important player

After the interval, Adam Reach volleyed over before another snapshot from Moylan drifted wide. Bonham continued to frustrate the home side, saving again before Freddie Draper lifted the rebound over the bar.

Rob Street struck the post as chances went begging, and the missed opportunities proved costly. Dalby rose to meet a precise cross from Ethan Erhahon, heading home in the final 10 minutes.

Bonham ensured the points were shared with a sharp save in stoppage time to keep out Reeco Hackett, preserving a draw that felt hard-earned for the visitors.