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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Tue 23 Nov 2021 · 20:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Oladapo Afolayan 39' Y
R 43' Joseph Olowu

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Doncaster Rovers 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 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

2
2
1
Bolton Wanderers FC 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2020-02-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
23 Oct Gillingham FC H 2–2 D
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–3 L
20 Nov Lincoln City FC H 0–0 D
06 Nov Scunthorpe United FC A 1–0 W
02 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D
30 Oct Charlton Athletic FC A 0–4 L
26 Oct Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Bolton Wanderers FC Doncaster Rovers FC
#5 Position #14
75 Points 60
46 Played 46
19 / 18 / 9 W / D / L 17 / 9 / 20
70 Scored 50
52 Conceded 69
+18 GD -19
1.63 PPG 1.30
41% Win % 37%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bolton Wanderers FC and Doncaster Rovers FC get this one started.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Bolton Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Bolton Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' Oladapo Afolayan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 29 goals in his last 14 appearances.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 31' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Lloyd Isgrove has done his job and it is now time for George Johnston to step up.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 37' Eoin Doyle adds to his 0 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oladapo Afolayan.
  • 43' Controversy at the stadium! Joseph Olowu argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bolton Wanderers FC that had 318 games and scored 383 goals.
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Elias Kachunga makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 50' Against the run of play, Elias Kachunga has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 55' 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.
  • 57' The deadlock is broken! George Thomason gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Eoin Doyle as he leaves the pitch. Xavier Amaechi steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 64' Jon Taylor, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 67' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Jon Taylor trudges off to be replaced by Tiago Cukur on 67 minutes.
  • 71' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Kieran Lee has done his job and it is now time for Nathan Delfouneso to step up.
  • 76' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 81' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 86' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • With this win, Bolton Wanderers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richie Wellens

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Niall Ennis 1
Elias Kachunga 1
Eoin Doyle 1
George Thomason 1
Amadou Bakayoko 1
Kieran Sadlier 1
Ademipo Odubeko 1
Joe Dodoo 1

Head to Head

2021-11-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2020-02-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

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 2021-10-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–2 Gillingham FC D

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-11-23 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-11-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC D 2021-11-06 Scunthorpe United FC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-11-02 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-10-30 Charlton Athletic FC 4–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-10-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.09 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Bolton Wanderers FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC61% Draw23% Doncaster Rovers FC16%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
83%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
39%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC46% Draw42% Doncaster Rovers FC12%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 20% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 23% 35%
-0.5 65% — 35%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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