Sam Dalby's late header stopped Lincoln going nine points clear of Bolton in the promotion race after he secured the visitors a late point in a 1-1 draw at Sincil Bank.

Michael Skubala's Imps looked destined to make it five straight wins, but they had to settle for a 14th league game without defeat after being held to a draw.

In-form Jack Moylan smashed a strike onto the crossbar in the first five minutes.

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The Irishman was then thwarted by Trotters stopper Jack Bonham as he went close once more.

But Moylan was not to be denied a third time as he guided his fifth goal in as many games into the bottom corner in the 25th minute.

After the break, Adam Reach fired a volley over before Moylan's snapshot went wide.

Bonham again kept out the dangerous Moylan, with Freddie Draper hitting the rebound over.

Rob Street rattled a post for the hosts, who were eventually made to rue their missed chances.

Dalby headed home Ethan Erhahon's pin-point cross in the final 10 minutes.

Bonham produced a good late save to ensure a share of the spoils as he kept out Reeco Hackett in stoppage time.

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