Match previews

Match preview | Bolton Wanderers vs Imps

4th August

The Imps begin their 23/24 Sky Bet League One campaign with a trip to Bolton Wanderers on Saturday 5 August (3pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the season opener can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

More than 900 tickets have been sold for the visit to the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

There will not be an option to purchase tickets on the day of the game, with tickets already coming off sale at 4pm on Friday 4 August.

Please do not travel without a valid match ticket.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

iFollow Imps subscribers can watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

City supporters unable to get to Bolton will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

BOLTON WANDERERS

Nickname: The Trotters

Founded: 1874

Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium

Manager: Ian Evatt

Last season’s top scorer: Dion Charles (18 goals)

Last season’s league position: 5th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 0-3 Rotherham United

Pre-season friendly

City: Jensen, Sorensen, Brown (Eyoma 66’), Jackson, Erhahon, Hackett (Walker 45’), Smith, Mandroiu, O’Connor, House (Duffy 84’), Roughan.

Bolton Wanderers 4-3 West Bromwich Albion

Pre-season friendly

Bolton: Baxter, Jones (Sadlier 73’), Almeida Santos, Ashworth (Forrester 62’), Dacres-Cogley Thomason, Sheehan (Morley 62’), Williams (Conway 83’), Dempsey (Mendes Gomes), Nlundulu (Adeboyejo 67’), Charles (Jerome 67’).

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…