Lincoln City secures first second-tier win since 1961

Lincoln City claimed their first second-tier win in 65 years with a 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on August 29, 2026. Ben House scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute, breaking the deadlock after Lincoln had lost their first two matches of the season. Bolton, who entered the match unbeaten, struggled to convert possession into goals, with Lincoln goalkeeper George Wickens making several crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet. The win marks a significant achievement for Lincoln, who had not triumphed at this level since April 1961.