Why Wanderers can’t dwell on Lincoln defeat ahead of ‘big test’ at Bramall Lane – theboltonnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers must quickly put their 1-0 home defeat to Lincoln City behind them as they prepare for a demanding trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The result ended Bolton’s unbeaten start and exposed the importance of responding promptly against stronger opposition.
Lincoln won through Ben House’s 66th-minute close-range header despite Bolton having 70% possession, 14 corners and six shots on target. The visitors’ goalkeeper George Wickens made several important saves, while Bolton were unable to convert late pressure into an equaliser ahead of the Sheffield United test.
- Bolton must respond after Lincoln ended their unbeaten start.
- Ben House scored Lincoln’s decisive 66th-minute goal.
- Sheffield United away is Bolton’s next major challenge.