Bolton Wanderers FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Port Vale FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jul | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bolton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Morecambe FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Morecambe FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Morecambe FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Morecambe FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Morecambe FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 23.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Against the run of play, Conor Bradley has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 40' Conor Bradley makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' Morecambe FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Morecambe FC's shape.
- 59' The Morecambe FC manager makes a substitution. Max Melbourne departs to be replaced by Jake Taylor.
- 64' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson trudges off to be replaced by Amadou Bakayoko on 73 minutes.
- 74' Morecambe FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan Connolly is hanging Jonathan Obika on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' Ashley Hunter has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 289 appearances.
- 82' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Kieran Lee by Jordan Williams on 82 minute.
- 83' Ousmane Fane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gnahoua on 83 minute.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Kyle Dempsey by Kieran Sadlier on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bolton Wanderers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 24
- 3
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Jordan Williams 82'
- 15
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Kieran Sadlier 90'
- 2
- 16
- 6
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 12
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 82'
-
11
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 73'
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 90'
-
17
Oladapo Afolayan ↑ 73'
- 14
Coach
Ian Evatt
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 16
- 10
- 15
-
19
Jonathan Obika ↓ Dylan Connolly 74'
- 6
-
14
Arthur Gnahoua ↓ Ousmane Fane 83'
- 1
- 5
- 4
-
3
Max Melbourne ↓ Jake Taylor 59'
Bench
- 18
- 22
- 12
-
8
Ousmane Fane ↑ 83'
-
11
Dylan Connolly ↑ 74'
-
7
Jake Taylor ↑ 59'
- 17
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Stockton | 2 |
| Conor Bradley | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-08-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Morecambe FC
W
2022-08-13
Port Vale FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-08-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2022-07-30
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-04-30
Bolton Wanderers FC
4–2
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2022-04-23
Cheltenham Town FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Morecambe FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Morecambe FC
43%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Morecambe FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
11.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Morecambe FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 26% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.