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 | 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
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Forest Green Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Forest Green Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 6' The Northern Ireland forward Dion Charles breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 1-0!
- 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bolton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' It looks like no one’s ball. Forest Green Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Dion Charles catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 28.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' With 1 assists to his name this season, Randell Williams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Forest Green Rovers FC.
- 45' It’s a booking for Forest Green Rovers FC player. Brandon Cooper gets a Yellow card.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Aaron Morley.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Forest Green Rovers FC that had 58 games and scored 46 goals.
- 58' Another substitution for Forest Green Rovers FC to replace Myles Peart-Harris by Mathew Stevens on 58 minute.
- 63' 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.
- 66' Another substitution for Forest Green Rovers FC to replace Josh March by Kyle McAllister on 66 minute.
- 67' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — George Johnston on, Randell Williams off on 67 minutes.
- 72' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Shola Shoretire departs to be replaced by Kieran Lee.
- 73' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Elias Kachunga has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Williams to step up.
- 78' It is a substitution in Forest Green Rovers FC team. Brandon Cooper is replaced by Oliver Casey on 78 minute.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bolton Wanderers FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Will Aimson is replacing Conor Bradley for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- Forest Green Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bolton Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.
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.

