Match preview | Bolton Wanderers vs Imps

4 August 2023

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…

KITS

Bolton: Home

Imps: Home

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Will Finnie

Assistant referee: Conor Brown

Assistant referee: Lisa Rashid

Fourth official: Scott Simpson

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Match Reports

Gallery | Bolton Wanderers 3 Imps 0

6 August 2023

City fell to defeat on the opening day of the 23/24 season - losing at promotion-hopefuls Bolton Wanderers.

Check out our best images from the match above.

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Ticket News

Tickets: Bolton Wanderers (A)

20 July 2023

The Imps can confirm ticket news for supporters ahead of the opening game of the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One season for the visit to Bolton Wanderers on Saturday 5 August 2023 (3pm KO).

City have been provided with an initial allocation of 1,082 tickets for this fixture.

There will not be an option to purchase tickets on the day of the game, so all tickets must be purchased before 4pm on Friday 4 August.

Tickets will be made available for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Junior Imp members on Friday 21 July at 10am.

Remaining tickets will be made available for general sale at 10am on Monday 24 July.

Prices:

Adults	£28
Over 65s / Under 23s	£23
U18s	£17
U12s	£12

Sale dates:

Initial allocation	Gold/Silver/Bronze/Junior Imp members	General sale
1,082	Friday 21 July at 10am	Monday 24 July at 10am

City have now launched 2023/24 gold, silver, bronze, young imp and junior memberships - click here to purchase yours.

Disabled supporters:

Supporters who require wheelchair access have been advised to email tickets@bwfc.co.uk with their contact information. Wheelchair bays will be located on a raised platform in front of the Franking Sense South Stand. The Level Playing Field guide for the Toughsheet Community Stadium can be found HERE.

Travel:

The Red Imps Travel Section coaches will depart from the LNER Stadium at 10:30am on Saturday 5 August for this fixture. Tickets cost £23 - find out more information or secure yours HERE.

Parking:

Car Parking facilities are also available for away supporters priced at £8 per car, £12 per minibus and £20 per coach. Disabled bays are also available on a first come first serve basis and charged at the amounts above.

The visitors’ car park is Car Park A. Please head for this car park on arrival if you will be arriving in your own vehicle.

Other information:

All car parks, concourse kiosks, coffee carts and hospitality areas at the Toughsheet Community Stadium will only accept card payments.

Click HERE for City's ticketing website.