Bolton Wanderers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2025/26)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 09 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–1 L 02 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–1 W 28 Sep Charlton Athletic FC A 4–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 23 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–2 D 19 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–0 W 16 Oct Sunderland AFC H 1–2 L 09 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–2 L 02 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 0–2 L 28 Sep Cambridge United FC A 2–0 W Key Stats
33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history24% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Gillingham FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Max Ehmer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 11' John Akinde puts Gillingham FC on the lead.
- 14' What a strike from Kyle Dempsey! The score is 0-2.
- 19' Gerald Sithole has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Tucker, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 40' The referee shows Gillingham FC player a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' 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 George Johnston suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. George Johnston departs to be replaced by Will Aimson.
- 51' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' Amadou Bakayoko is replacing Josh Sheehan for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 56' The referee shows Gillingham FC player a Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stuart O'Keefe.
- 71' Oladapo Afolayan is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 76' 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.
- 81' It’s high time Ian Evatt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 83' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Elias Kachunga departs to be replaced by Nathan Delfouneso.
- 86' GOAL! Oladapo Afolayan scores on 86. Assisted by Kieran Lee
- 87' Daniel Adshead has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Akinde on 87 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Danny Lloyd by Gerald Sithole on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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Bolton Wanderers FC
Starting XI- 12
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Josh Sheehan ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 53'
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George Johnston ↓ Will Aimson 46'
Bench- 21
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Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 83'
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Will Aimson ↑ 46'
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Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 53'
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Coach Ian EvattGillingham FC
Starting XI- 14
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15
John Akinde ↓ Daniel Adshead 87'
- 19
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Danny Lloyd ↓ Gerald Sithole 90'
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Bench- 11
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Daniel Adshead ↑ 87'
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Gerald Sithole ↑ 90'
Coach Steve Evans -
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
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 2021-10-09 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2021-10-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-09-28 Charlton Athletic FC 1–4 Bolton Wanderers FC WGillingham FC Form