Bolton Wanderers FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Nov | Port Vale FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium!
- 5' Exeter City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 8' Conor Bradley does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Exeter City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 26' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josh Sheehan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Exeter City FC.
- 41' Exeter City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' James Trafford has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Exeter City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' The 31-year-old Kieran Sadlier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Jack Sparkes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jake Caprice at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Exeter City FC's compact .
- 71' Jordan Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Sheehan on 71 minute.
- 76' Exeter City FC is showing some good football. However, Exeter City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 77' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Dion Charles has done his job and it is now time for Elias Kachunga to step up.
- 79' Owen Beck gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Oladapo Afolayan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Exeter City FC ring the changes. Archie Collins has done his job and it is now time for Matt Jay to step up.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jack Sparkes. He receives a Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Exeter City FC.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Jordan Williams 71'
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Kyle Dempsey 71'
- 15
- 16
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Elias Kachunga 77'
- 18
-
17
Oladapo Afolayan ↓ Owen Beck 79'
-
14
Jack Iredale ↓ Kieran Sadlier 79'
- 6
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 12
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 77'
- 3
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 71'
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 71'
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 79'
-
30
Owen Beck ↑ 79'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 18
-
8
Archie Collins ↓ Matt Jay 82'
- 16
- 12
- 5
- 20
-
2
Jake Caprice ↓ Jack Sparkes 61'
- 39
- 9
-
15
Kgagelo Chauke ↓ Sam Nombe 61'
Bench
-
10
Sam Nombe ↑ 61'
- 6
-
14
Timothee Dieng ↑ 61'
-
3
Jack Sparkes ↑ 61'
-
7
Matt Jay ↑ 82'
- 22
- 45
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 2 |
| Sonny Cox | 2 |
| Conor Bradley | 2 |
| Jack Iredale | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Kami Doyle | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-12-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2022-12-10
Shrewsbury Town FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2022-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-11-19
Fleetwood Town FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Exeter City FC
46%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Exeter City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.