Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Simon Mather
- Referee Alix Pashley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Jayden Mitchell-Lawson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Controversy at the stadium! Ronan Darcy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Edward Upson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Jamal Blackman is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 46' The 34-year-old Ollie Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Joe Dodoo on, Josh Emmanuel off on 53 minutes.
- 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
- 63' Against the run of play, Jonson Clarke-Harris has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 69' The whistle greets Ronan Darcy as he departs to be replaced by Will Buckley.
- 74' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Will Buckley has done his job and it is now time for Chris O'Grady to step up.
- 82' What a moment for Daryl Murphy! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Leahy.
- 89' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jayden Mitchell-Lawson is hanging Josh Ginnelly on the field on 89 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 28
- 12
- 4
- 8
- 20
-
2
Josh Emmanuel ↓ Joe Dodoo 53'
- 22
- 26
- 18
-
27
Ronan Darcy ↓ Will Buckley 69'
Bench
-
7
Will Buckley ↑ 69'
- 21
- 3
-
23
Joe Dodoo ↑ 53'
- 10
- 35
- 43
Coach
Keith Hill
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 11
- 14
- 5
- 8
- 15
- 33
- 6
- 4
- 16
- 9
Bench
- 39
- 2
- 3
- 36
- 20
-
27
Jayden Mitchell-Lawson ↑ 89'
- 1
Coach
Ben Garner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.