Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 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 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Morecambe FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Port Vale FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Morecambe FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 4 G | 2 A |
| Shayne Lavery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Sullay Kaikai | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 G | |
| Zak Bradshaw | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Bolton Wanderers FC welcome Cambridge United FC for this crunch clash at University of Bolton Stadium.
- 5' 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 Shilow Tracey suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Fejiri Okenabirhie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Joe Ironside has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Cambridge United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The 38-year-old Michael Morrison has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bolton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' Australia international Gethin Jones has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' A moment of madness from Sam Smith on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
- 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Johnston.
- 59' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Shola Shoretire is withdrawn and Kieran Lee gets his opportunity.
- 64' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 67' Against the run of play, Declan John has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Victor Adeboyejo exits the field as Dan Nlundulu enters on 68.
- 69' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. George Thomason departs to be replaced by Elias Kachunga.
- 71' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. Conor Bradley gets a Yellow card.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Lankester is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cambridge United FC.
- 85' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Ryan Bennett by Joe Ironside on 85 minute.
- 86' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Fejiri Okenabirhie comes on to replace Paul Digby.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Mbete-Tatu.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Aaron Morley 59'
- 3
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↓ Dan Nlundulu 68'
- 2
- 6
- 25
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Dion Charles 59'
- 19
- 28
-
17
Shola Shoretire ↓ Kieran Lee 59'
- 21
Bench
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 69'
-
20
Kieran Lee ↑ 59'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 59'
- 4
- 27
-
10
Dion Charles ↑ 59'
-
11
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 68'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Shilow Tracey 69'
- 24
- 23
-
21
Ryan Bennett ↓ Joe Ironside 86'
- 10
- 1
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Fejiri Okenabirhie 86'
- 6
-
42
Steve Seddon ↓ Harrison Dunk 69'
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↓ Jack Lankester 69'
- 28
Bench
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 69'
-
20
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 86'
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↑ 69'
- 27
-
9
Joe Ironside ↑ 86'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 69'
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Declan John | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-04-10
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-04-07
Exeter City FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-03-17
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-03-11
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2023-03-04
Morecambe FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-02-28
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-04-10
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-04-07
Cambridge United FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-04-01
Port Vale FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-03-18
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2023-03-11
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-03-07
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Morecambe FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cambridge United FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
64%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cambridge United FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.3%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

