Bolton Wanderers FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC are 14th (0 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bolton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' 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 Joe Williams suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' What a strike from Ashley Fletcher! The score is 0-1.
- 21' 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.
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Ashley Fletcher has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
- 33' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' Republic of Ireland international Marc Wilson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' The 38-year-old Jonathan Howson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 63' Sammy Ameobi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 72' Erhun Oztumer is replacing Joe Williams for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 77' Supporters expect more eagerness from John Obi Mikel, as he is very good at scoring at Macron Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Luca Connell departs to be replaced by Callum Connolly.
- 86' Adam Clayton is replacing Muhamed Besic for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- 90' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Britt Assombalonga has done his job and it is now time for Marcus Tavernier to step up.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Middlesbrough FC players.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 31
- 5
- 12
- 10
- 18
-
21
Joe Williams ↓ Erhun Oztumer 72'
- 19
- 28
- 20
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Callum Connolly 82'
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 11
- 8
-
7
Erhun Oztumer ↑ 72'
-
17
Callum Connolly ↑ 82'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 4
- 20
- 5
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ Adam Clayton 86'
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 24
- 2
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 86'
- 19
- 39
-
28
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 90'
- 11
Coach
Tony Pulis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2019-04-09
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-04-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2019-03-30
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-03-16
Wigan Athletic FC
5–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-03-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2019-03-09
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Millwall FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-04-09
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-04-06
Swansea City AFC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-04-02
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
L
2019-03-30
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2019-03-16
Aston Villa FC
3–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-03-13
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Preston North End FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.38
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
80%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Middlesbrough FC
62%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.9%
0 – 1
23.5%
1 – 1
10.4%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 3
3%
2 – 1
1.8%
2 – 0
1.7%
1 – 3
1.4%
2 – 2
1%
0 – 4
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 11% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 28% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
68%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

