Bolton Wanderers FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Richard Wigglesworth
- Assistant 2 Alex Gray (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Leyton Orient FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Harrogate Town AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Exeter City FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Dec | Chesterfield FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Leyton Orient FC this season
Leyton Orient FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leyton Orient FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Leyton Orient FC
| Jaze Kabia | 4 G | 2 A |
| Yusuf Akhamrich | 3 G | 2 A |
| Joseph Olowu | 1 G | |
| Tony Springett | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bolton Wanderers FC is hosting Leyton Orient FC for another epic battle.
- 3' Josh Dacres-Cogley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 3 minutes.
- 7' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 10' George Thomason makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Leyton Orient FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' The 30-year-old Gethin Jones has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' 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.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shaqai Forde is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leyton Orient FC.
- 45' Leyton Orient 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.
- 50' Will Forrester has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' What composure from Shaqai Forde! The England international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 60' What a moment for Theodore Archibald! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Leyton Orient FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Leyton Orient FC is showing some good football. However, Leyton Orient FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Richie Wellens will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kyle Dempsey, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 7 goals in the last 5 games.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-2.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 22
- 2
- 10
- 18
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 12
- 9
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 27
- 7
- 19
- 35
- 26
Coach
Ian Evatt
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 9
- 19
- 11
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 17
- 2
- 32
Bench
- 14
- 7
- 18
- 13
- 23
- 15
- 4
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Kelman | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Theodore Archibald | 1 |
| Shaqai Forde | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-12-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–2
Leyton Orient FC
W
2023-12-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-12-11
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–1
Harrogate Town AFC
W
2023-11-28
Oxford United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-11-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
7–0
Exeter City FC
W
Leyton Orient FC Form
2023-12-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–2
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-12-16
Cheltenham Town FC
1–2
Leyton Orient FC
W
2023-12-09
Leyton Orient FC
0–3
Derby County FC
L
2023-12-03
Chesterfield FC
1–0
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-11-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-11-25
Leyton Orient FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
47%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Leyton Orient FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 21% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

