Bolton Wanderers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Wayne Grunnill
- Assistant 2 Alan Clayton
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Harrogate Town AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Exeter City FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 09 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at University of Bolton Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Goal! John Marquis scores his 95 goal in 235 matches.
- 15' The 22-year-old Harvey Vale has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Sam Finley. He receives a card.
- 22' Bristol Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Luke Thomas argues furiously but the card stands.
- 33' A moment of madness from Ricardo Santos on 33 minutes earns him a card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 383 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The supporters are chanting for Will Forrester. He replaces Dion Charles on 40 minute.
- 41' Assisted by Aaron Collins with the perfectly-timed delivery and Antony Evans makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Will Forrester is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 45.
- 50' Luca Hoole is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Kyle Dempsey is replacing Edmond-Paris Maghoma for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 66' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Jon Bodvarsson is withdrawn and Victor Adeboyejo gets his opportunity.
- 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Woods. He replaces Grant Ward on 78 minute.
- 80' Luca Hoole has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Marquis on 80 minute.
- 81' Kyle Dempsey is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 84' Eoin Toal does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 86' The crowd applauds Luke Thomas as he leaves the pitch. Chris Martin steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Connor Taylor on 87 minutes.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Randell Williams argues furiously but the card stands.
- Full Time. Bristol Rovers FC beats Bolton Wanderers FC
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 16
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Will Forrester 40'
- 18
- 3
- 4
- 19
- 12
- 5
- 9
Bench
-
14
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 72'
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 61'
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 72'
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 72'
- 35
- 26
-
15
Will Forrester ↑ 40'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Grant Ward ↓ Ryan Woods 78'
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Luca Hoole 80'
- 6
- 10
- 5
-
11
Luke Thomas ↓ Chris Martin 86'
- 21
- 25
- 33
- 17
- 19
Bench
-
15
Ryan Woods ↑ 78'
-
18
Chris Martin ↑ 86'
- 20
- 7
- 4
-
30
Luca Hoole ↑ 80'
- 31
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Morley | 3 |
| Daryl Murphy | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Luca Hoole | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Antony Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-12-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-12-11
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–1
Harrogate Town AFC
W
2023-11-28
Oxford United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-11-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
7–0
Exeter City FC
W
2023-11-11
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2023-12-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-12-12
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–4
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-12-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2023-11-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-11-25
Derby County FC
2–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-11-11
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
56%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.