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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 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

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' That's the starting whistle at University of Bolton Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Bolton Wanderers FC and Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 2' Elias Kachunga was booked on 2.
  • 7' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' That is a Yellow card for Crewe Alexandra FC. Mikael Mandron will be fuming at that decision.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Crewe Alexandra FC's compact .
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Elias Kachunga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 29' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Long is booked for Crewe Alexandra FC — Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' France international Mikael Mandron has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' The referee calls foul for Madger Gomes. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 40' 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 Zac Williams suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 45 minutes.
  • 50' A goal from the Wales international Josh Sheehan! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-0!
  • 54' Amadou Bakayoko adds to his 0 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 59' Chris Porter has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 64' 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.
  • 69' The 31-year-old Ricardo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 70' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Chris Long has done his job and it is now time for Scott Kashket to step up.
  • 75' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 383 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Mikael Mandron as he leaves the pitch. Chris Porter steps in for Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 81' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Artell will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 86' Crewe Alexandra FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 87' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 87 minute. Amadou Bakayoko leaves to be changed by Xavier Amaechi.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke Offord on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Bolton Wanderers FC take all three points.

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.