Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Cheltenham Town 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07 Nov | Stockport County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Bolton Wanderers FC welcome Cheltenham Town FC for this crunch clash at University of Bolton Stadium.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
- 14' A stunning finish from Alfie May — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' It’s high time Ian Evatt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Andrew Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' A stunning finish from Xavier Amaechi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. George Thomason gets a Yellow card.
- 35' The 34-year-old Elias Kachunga has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Declan John has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Crowley on 45 minutes.
- 49' Goal! Alfie May scores his 99 goal in 235 matches.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Elias Kachunga does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 62' Callum Wright is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Vassell at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sean Long, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' The whistle greets Xavier Amaechi as he departs to be replaced by Nathan Delfouneso.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 80' Cheltenham Town FC have won 175 goals from 145 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 84' It is a substitution in Cheltenham Town FC team. Alfie May is replaced by Christian Norton on 84 minute.
- 89' Andrew Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Crowley on 89 minute.
- The points are shared — Bolton Wanderers FC 2-2 Cheltenham Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 24
- 3
- 20
- 9
- 15
- 5
-
29
Liam Gordon ↓ Alex Baptiste 84'
- 6
- 14
- 25
Bench
-
27
Alex Baptiste ↑ 84'
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 70'
- 1
- 48
- 49
Coach
Ian Evatt
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Alfie May ↓ Christian Norton 84'
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Callum Wright 62'
- 11
- 20
- 3
- 2
- 28
- 4
- 24
- 21
Bench
- 1
-
14
Andrew Williams ↑ 89'
- 26
-
27
Christian Norton ↑ 84'
-
16
Callum Wright ↑ 62'
- 34
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfie May | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 1 |
| Ryan Broom | 1 |
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
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
2021-11-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2021-10-30
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2021-11-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-11-23
Gillingham FC
0–2
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2021-11-20
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-11-06
Gillingham FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-11-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-10-30
Cheltenham Town FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cheltenham Town FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
59%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Cheltenham Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cheltenham Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Cheltenham Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

