Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee Steve Rushton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Southend United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bloomfield Road!
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 13' Connor Ronan doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 32' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 37' Matthew Virtue-Thick has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Chris O'Grady trudges off to be replaced by Daryl Murphy on 46 minutes.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 52' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Dodoo is hanging Joe Bunney on the field on 52 minute.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Luke Murphy will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Husband on 74 minutes.
- 78' Jay Spearing has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor Ronan on 78 minute.
- 82' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 82 minute. Alistair Crawford leaves to be changed by Jacob Mellis.
- 84' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Gary Madine exits the field as Joe Nuttall enters on 84.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Kean Bryan makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 88.
- 90' Against the run of play, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' A moment of madness from Kiernan Dewsbury Hall on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Ryan Edwards has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Feeney on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Blackpool FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Gary Madine ↓ Joe Nuttall 84'
- 32
-
11
Liam Feeney ↓ Ryan Edwards 90'
- 20
- 7
-
40
Connor Ronan ↓ Jay Spearing 78'
- 42
- 26
- 29
- 17
- 15
Bench
- 27
-
8
Jay Spearing ↑ 78'
- 3
- 28
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 84'
-
5
Ryan Edwards ↑ 90'
- 2
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 17
- 4
- 8
- 20
- 5
- 11
-
3
Joe Bunney ↓ Joe Dodoo 52'
-
10
Chris O'Grady ↓ Daryl Murphy 46'
- 22
- 18
Bench
-
9
Daryl Murphy ↑ 46'
- 12
-
23
Joe Dodoo ↑ 52'
- 6
- 2
-
14
Jacob Mellis ↑ 82'
- 43
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Thomason | 3 |
| Jake Beesley | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Kean Bryan | 1 |
| Connor Ronan | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2020-02-25
Blackpool FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-22
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-11
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
51%
Blackpool FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

