Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Fri 2 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

George Thomason 24' Y

Y 67' Trevor Clarke

Y 88' Lewis Gibson

Y 90' Sam Finley

Overview

Match Preview

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

Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Lincoln City FC	46	103
2	Cardiff City FC	46	91
3	Stockport County FC	46	77
4	Bradford City AFC	46	77
5	Bolton Wanderers FC	46	75
6	Stevenage FC	46	75
7	Luton Town FC	46	74
8	Plymouth Argyle FC	46	73
9	Huddersfield Town AFC	46	67
10	Mansfield Town FC	46	65
11	Wycombe Wanderers FC	46	63
12	Reading FC	46	63
13	Blackpool FC	46	60
14	Doncaster Rovers FC	46	60
15	Barnsley FC	46	59
16	Wigan Athletic FC	46	56
17	Burton Albion FC	46	54
18	Peterborough United FC	46	53
19	AFC Wimbledon	46	53
20	Leyton Orient FC	46	52
21	Exeter City FC	46	49
22	Port Vale FC	46	42
23	Rotherham United FC	46	41
24	Northampton Town FC	46	35

Head-to-Head

Bolton Wanderers FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Dec	Bristol Rovers FC	H	1–1	D
19 Nov	Fleetwood Town FC	A	2–1	W
12 Nov	Cambridge United FC	A	0–0	D
05 Nov	Barnsley FC	H	1–2	L
29 Oct	Oxford United FC	H	1–3	L
25 Oct	Burton Albion FC	H	2–1	W

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Dec	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	1–1	D
27 Nov	Boreham Wood FC	H	0–2	L
19 Nov	Peterborough United FC	H	1–0	W
12 Nov	Fleetwood Town FC	H	2–2	D
05 Nov	Rochdale AFC	H	1–0	W
29 Oct	Derby County FC	A	2–4	L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bolton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
2' Josh Coburn has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
7' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Jon Daði Boðvarsson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
12' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Connolly is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
17' England international Oladapo Afolayan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
22' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
24' George Thomason catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
29' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
34' Bobby Thomas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
36' Jordan Williams gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces George Thomason and will look to change the dynamic.
41' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
46' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
51' Bolton Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Bolton Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
55' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Jon Dadi Bodvarsson exits the field as Dion Charles enters on 55.
60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
63' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Elias Kachunga by Amadou Bakayoko on 63 minute.
67' Trevor Clarke has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
69' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Trevor Clarke is replaced by James Gibbons on 69 minute.
73' The whistle greets Owen Beck as he departs to be replaced by Kieran Sadlier.
78' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
83' Luke McCormick has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
88' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
90' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Aaron Collins is withdrawn and Luke McCormick gets his opportunity.
90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sam Finley.
The points are shared — Bolton Wanderers FC 1-1 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

9
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↓ Dion Charles 55'
24
Elias Kachunga ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 63'
2
Gethin Jones
16
Aaron Morley
18
Eoin Toal
17
Oladapo Afolayan
6
George Johnston
25
George Thomason ↓ Jordan Williams 36'
19
James Trafford
30
Owen Beck ↓ Kieran Sadlier 73'
21
Conor Bradley

Bench

8
Josh Sheehan
20
Kieran Lee
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 36'
11
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 63'
10
Dion Charles ↑ 55'
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 73'
14
Jack Iredale

Coach Ian Evatt

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Aaron Morley	3
Chris Martin	2
John Marquis	2
Daryl Murphy	2
Aaron Collins	2
John McAtee	1
Dion Charles	1
Josh Coburn	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.42 Bolton Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.14 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Bolton Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Bolton Wanderers FC44% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC28%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes52% 0% No48%

Avg goals/match: 2.56

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	72%	28%
± 2.5	46%	54%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	12%	88%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw

72%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

56%

Bolton Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Bolton Wanderers FC30% Draw48% Bristol Rovers FC22%

Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

10%

0 – 0

9.8%

2 – 1

8.5%

0 – 1

7.8%

2 – 0

7.6%

1 – 2

6.8%

2 – 2

4.9%

0 – 2

4.9%

3 – 1

4.1%

3 – 0

3.5%

1 – 3

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap	Bolton Wanderers FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	13%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	21%	58%
-0.5	42%	—	58%
+0.5	71%	—	29%
+1	71%	17%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

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

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

Bristol Rovers FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Clean Sheet