Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC is underway.
- 2' Josh Coburn puts Bristol Rovers FC on the lead.
- 7' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' 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.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lewis Gibson made 289 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 24' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Thomason.
- 29' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Jordan Williams on, George Thomason off on 36 minutes.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' Jordan Rossiter is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 55' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson makes way for Dion Charles at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Conor Bradley suffering a number of foals already.
- 63' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Elias Kachunga is withdrawn and Amadou Bakayoko gets his opportunity.
- 67' Trevor Clarke has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
- 69' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Trevor Clarke trudges off to be replaced by James Gibbons on 69 minutes.
- 73' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Owen Beck has done his job and it is now time for Kieran Sadlier to step up.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lewis Gibson.
- 90' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Aaron Collins is replaced by Luke McCormick on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Sam Finley is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 90.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 24
- 2
- 16
- 18
- 17
- 6
- 25
- 19
-
30
Owen Beck ↓ Kieran Sadlier 73'
- 21
Bench
- 8
- 20
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 36'
-
11
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 63'
-
10
Dion Charles ↑ 55'
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 73'
- 14
Coach
Ian Evatt
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Luke McCormick 90'
- 7
- 14
-
20
Trevor Clarke ↓ James Gibbons 69'
- 1
- 21
- 17
- 37
- 40
- 2
Bench
- 32
- 25
- 9
- 5
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 69'
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 90'
- 22
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Morley | 3 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Daryl Murphy | 2 |
| Luke Murphy | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-11-19
Fleetwood Town FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2022-10-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
L
2022-10-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-11-27
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Boreham Wood FC
L
2022-11-19
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2022-11-12
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2022-11-05
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2022-10-29
Derby County FC
4–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.