Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 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 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Daniel Jarvis (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 13.0 goals/game
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 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Carlisle United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 75 | Points | 3 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 19 / 18 / 9 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 70 | Scored | 3 |
| 52 | Conceded | 2 |
| +18 | GD | +1 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 41% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at University of Bolton Stadium as Bolton Wanderers FC face off against Cambridge United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Corr might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 27' Victor Adeboyejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Barry Corr will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' George Thomason makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' Sullay Kaikai catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 41.
- 46' The referee calls foul for Josh Dacres-Cogley. He receives a card.
- 51' Liam Bennett has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Collins makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 66.
- 66' It’s gonna be a card for Michael Morrison.
- 70' The referee calls foul for George Thomason. He receives a card.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 77' Kyle Dempsey gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Edmond-Paris Maghoma and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The crowd applauds Victor Adeboyejo as he leaves the pitch. Jon Bodvarsson steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 81' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Nathanael Ogbeta trudges off to be replaced by Randell Williams on 81 minutes.
- 82' Kyle Dempsey picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 87 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 14
- 2
- 13
-
28
Aaron Collins ↓ Cameron Jerome 80'
- 18
-
4
George Thomason ↓ Aaron Morley 77'
- 19
- 17
- 12
- 5
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 77'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 77'
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 81'
- 3
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 80'
- 15
-
9
Jon Bodvarsson ↑ 80'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 21
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 27
- 24
- 19
- 16
- 25
- 42
- 34
Coach
Barry Corr
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | 1 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 1 |
| George Thomason | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-03-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-02-27
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-24
Blackpool FC
4–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-02-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-03-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-27
Stevenage FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-24
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-17
Carlisle United FC
0–4
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-02-13
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.21
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
45%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cambridge United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.3%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 19% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

