Bolton Wanderers FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Blackpool FC — League One .
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Chris Isherwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 31 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' 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.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alistair Crawford, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' The 33-year-old Ben Heneghan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Guy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 35' The supporters are chanting for Sonny Graham. He replaces Liam Bridcutt on 35 minute.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thibaud Verlinden.
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' The crowd applauds Dennis Politic as he leaves the pitch. Joe Dodoo steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 60' Adam Chicksen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Sean Scannell is withdrawn and Ryan Hardie gets his opportunity.
- 72' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 77' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Emmanuel made 330 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 87' Sean Scannell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
28
Liam Bridcutt C ↓ Sonny Graham 35'
- 4
- 20
- 5
- 11
- 12
- 2
-
22
Dennis Politic ↓ Joe Dodoo 55'
- 17
- 30
Bench
-
23
Joe Dodoo ↑ 55'
- 27
-
35
Sonny Graham ↑ 35'
- 31
- 36
- 34
- 43
Coach
Keith Hill
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Sean Scannell ↓ Ryan Hardie 67'
- 6
- 11
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 16
- 25
- 26
- 23
- 17
Bench
- 37
- 12
- 5
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 67'
- 4
- 29
- 35
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Thomason | 3 |
| Jake Beesley | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Kean Bryan | 1 |
| Connor Ronan | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2019-10-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Blackpool FC
D
2019-09-28
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-09-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-09-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2019-09-14
Rotherham United FC
6–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-08-31
Gillingham FC
5–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.82
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Blackpool FC
65%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Blackpool FC
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.2%
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.5%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 22% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.