Bolton Wanderers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bolton Wanderers FC and Gillingham FC get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 11' Magnificent from John Akinde! That is 15 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' What a moment for Kyle Dempsey! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' Ryan Jackson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The referee calls foul for Kyle Dempsey. He receives a Yellow card.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Will Aimson. He replaces George Johnston on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 53' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Sheehan is withdrawn and Amadou Bakayoko gets his opportunity.
- 56' Poor challenge from Jack Tucker. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bolton Wanderers FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stuart O'Keefe.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Oladapo Afolayan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robbie McKenzie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 83' Elias Kachunga makes way for Nathan Delfouneso at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 86' Oladapo Afolayan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 87' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — John Akinde exits the field as Daniel Adshead enters on 87.
- 90' Gerald Sithole is replacing Danny Lloyd for the Gillingham FC side.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 53'
- 24
- 3
- 23
- 20
- 9
- 4
- 5
- 17
-
6
George Johnston ↓ Will Aimson 46'
Bench
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 83'
-
15
Will Aimson ↑ 46'
- 1
-
11
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 53'
- 29
- 25
Coach
Ian Evatt
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 18
- 4
- 2
-
15
John Akinde ↓ Daniel Adshead 87'
- 19
-
17
Danny Lloyd ↓ Gerald Sithole 90'
- 1
Bench
- 11
- 12
-
16
Daniel Adshead ↑ 87'
- 10
- 9
- 23
-
22
Gerald Sithole ↑ 90'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Olly Lee | 2 |
| Declan John | 1 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| Jordan Boon | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Kieran Lee | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
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
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Gillingham FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Gillingham FC
68%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Gillingham FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.