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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Crewe Alexandra FC
Fri 12 Nov 2021 · 20:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Elias Kachunga 2' Y
Y 10' Mikael Mandron
Y 29' Chris Long
Y 35' Madger Gomes
Y 90' Luke Offord

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
Bolton Wanderers FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Crewe Alexandra FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-12 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC 2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
23 Oct Gillingham FC H 2–2 D
19 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–3 L
16 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 0–4 L
Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
06 Nov Swindon Town FC H 0–3 L
02 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–1 D
30 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–4 L
23 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
19 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–4 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Bolton Wanderers FC get us underway at University of Bolton Stadium.
  • 2' Controversy at the stadium! Elias Kachunga argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 7' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mikael Mandron on 10 minutes.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Crewe Alexandra FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Crewe Alexandra FC player. Chris Long gets a Yellow card.
  • 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Madger Gomes on 35 minutes.
  • 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Against the run of play, Josh Sheehan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 54' What a moment for Amadou Bakayoko! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 59' Mikael Mandron has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 64' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 69' Crewe Alexandra FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' The Crewe Alexandra FC manager makes a substitution. Chris Long departs to be replaced by Scott Kashket.
  • 75' 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 Chris Porter suffering a number of foals already.
  • 76' Chris Porter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikael Mandron on 76 minute.
  • 81' It’s high time Ian Evatt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 86' Madger Gomes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 87' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Amadou Bakayoko by Xavier Amaechi on 87 minute.
  • 90' Luke Offord is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Bolton Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Amadou Bakayoko 2
Nathan Delfouneso 2
Oliver Finney 1
Josh Sheehan 1
Mikael Mandron 1
Charlie Kirk 1

Head to Head

2021-11-12 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC 2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

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 2021-10-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–2 Gillingham FC D 2021-10-19 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2021-10-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–4 Wigan Athletic FC L

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2021-11-12 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-11-06 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–3 Swindon Town FC L 2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-10-30 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–4 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2021-10-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2021-10-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–4 Sunderland AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC50% Draw26% Crewe Alexandra FC24%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
50%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC34% Draw46% Crewe Alexandra FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Crewe Alexandra FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.