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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Bolton Wanderers FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Tue 28 Jan 2020 · 20:00 UTC Macron Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Ronan Darcy 24' Y
Y 31' Edward Upson
Y 84' Luke Leahy

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Macron Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Wigglesworth
  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Referee Alix Pashley

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

4
2
2
Bolton Wanderers FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-10-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D
18 Jan Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L
14 Jan Lincoln City FC A 1–5 L
11 Jan Rochdale AFC A 0–2 L
01 Jan Burton Albion FC H 3–4 L
29 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–1 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
25 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 0–0 D
18 Jan Rotherham United FC A 0–3 L
11 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–2 L
01 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–3 L
29 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Macron Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
  • 20' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 24' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ronan Darcy.
  • 29' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 31' Controversy at the stadium! Edward Upson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 41' The 35-year-old Jason Lowe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 53' Joe Dodoo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Emmanuel on 53 minute.
  • 58' Ollie Clarke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 63' The deadlock is broken! Jonson Clarke-Harris gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
  • 68' 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.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Ronan Darcy as he leaves the pitch. Will Buckley steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 74' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 77' Will Buckley makes way for Chris O'Grady at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 82' What an equalizer from Daryl Murphy!
  • 84' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Josh Ginnelly is replaced by Jayden Mitchell-Lawson.
  • It finishes all square. Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Garner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aaron Morley 3
Daryl Murphy 2
Aaron Collins 2
Chris Martin 2
John Marquis 2
Eoin Toal 1
Antony Evans 1
Luke Murphy 1

Head to Head

2020-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-10-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2020-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2020-01-14 Lincoln City FC 5–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2020-01-11 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2020-01-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–4 Burton Albion FC L 2019-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2020-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2020-01-25 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Fleetwood Town FC D 2020-01-18 Rotherham United FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bolton Wanderers FC46% Draw29% Bristol Rovers FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
54%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC32% Draw50% Bristol Rovers FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 0
11.8%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.