Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Cambridge United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Sherring, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Brophy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' Amadou Bakayoko doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 42' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 45' Sam Sherring is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Iredale at the 45 minute mark.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Cambridge United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' The 35-year-old Harrison Dunk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on, Amadou Bakayoko off on 64 minutes.
- 69' 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.
- 70' A stunning finish from Oladapo Afolayan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 74' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Ben Worman is replaced by Jack Lankester on 74 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Kieran Sadlier on, Oladapo Afolayan off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Ricardo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
- 86' Harvey Knibbs has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 87' Jordan Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' The crowd applauds Dion Charles as he leaves the pitch. George Thomason steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- The points are shared — Bolton Wanderers FC 2-0 Cambridge United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 16
- 4
- 11
- 5
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ George Thomason 90'
- 17
- 6
- 13
- 19
Bench
-
9
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 64'
- 12
- 27
- 15
-
22
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 76'
- 29
-
25
George Thomason ↑ 90'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 10
- 1
- 11
-
27
Ben Worman ↓ Jack Lankester 74'
- 4
- 19
-
3
Jack Iredale ↓ Sam Sherring 45'
- 26
- 15
Bench
-
23
Jack Lankester ↑ 74'
- 8
-
24
Sam Sherring ↑ 45'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Declan John | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-01-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
6–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-11-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-11-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-11-20
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-11-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-01-29
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2021-11-27
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2021-11-23
Cambridge United FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2021-11-20
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-11-13
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC to win 58% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
42%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cambridge United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.