Bolton Wanderers FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 6' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dion Charles makes it 1-0.
- 11' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 16' Regan Hendry has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 28' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 28.
- 33' England international Kyle Dempsey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' It’s a booking for Forest Green Rovers FC player. Brandon Cooper gets a Yellow card.
- 46' That is a Yellow card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Aaron Morley will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Forest Green Rovers FC's compact .
- 56' 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 Shola Shoretire suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Time for substitution for Forest Green Rovers FC. Myles Peart-Harris is replaced by Mathew Stevens.
- 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' Kyle McAllister gets the nod from Forest Green Rovers FC. He replaces Josh March and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Randell Williams has done his job and it is now time for George Johnston to step up.
- 72' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Shola Shoretire is withdrawn and Kieran Lee gets his opportunity.
- 73' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Elias Kachunga is replaced by Jordan Williams.
- 78' It is a substitution in Forest Green Rovers FC team. Brandon Cooper is replaced by Oliver Casey on 78 minute.
- 83' The 28-year-old Corey O'Keeffe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' The travelling Forest Green Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Conor Bradley is replaced by Will Aimson.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Forest Green Rovers FC.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 22
- 2
- 16
- 27
- 5
- 10
- 18
- 19
-
17
Shola Shoretire ↓ Kieran Lee 72'
-
21
Conor Bradley ↓ Will Aimson 90'
Bench
- 8
- 3
-
20
Kieran Lee ↑ 72'
-
15
Will Aimson ↑ 90'
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 73'
- 7
-
6
George Johnston ↑ 67'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
23
Brandon Cooper ↓ Oliver Casey 78'
- 21
- 2
-
22
Udoka Malife ↓ Jordan Garrick 78'
- 7
- 31
- 12
-
28
Josh March ↓ Kyle McAllister 66'
- 25
- 8
Bench
- 4
-
17
Kyle McAllister ↑ 66'
-
9
Mathew Stevens ↑ 58'
- 24
- 3
-
11
Jordan Garrick ↑ 78'
-
5
Oliver Casey ↑ 78'
Coach
Ian Burchnall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Connor Wickham | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-01-24
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2023-01-21
Derby County FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-01-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-01-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-01-02
Barnsley FC
0–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-12-30
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2023-01-24
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-01-21
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2023-01-17
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2023-01-14
Exeter City FC
1–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2023-01-01
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Port Vale FC
L
2022-12-29
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
50%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 2
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 25% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.