Bolton Wanderers FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
- Assistant 2 Kevin Mulraine
6 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Sep | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Reading FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Exeter City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium!
- 5' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 8' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' A stunning finish from Randell Williams — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 21' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Brady might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Emmanuel Monthe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 46' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Jordan Willis comes on to replace Kieron Bowie.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Northampton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' Ali Koiki gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Patrick Brough and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Goal! Sam Hoskins scores his 32 goal in 191 matches.
- 71' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Ricardo Santos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' Aaron Morley makes way for Edmond-Paris Maghoma at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 79' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Jon Bodvarsson comes on to replace Victor Adeboyejo.
- 84' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Northampton Town FC backline.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for William Hondermarck on 86.
- Bolton Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 14
- 2
- 16
- 27
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Dan N'Lundulu 79'
- 18
- 4
- 12
- 5
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
19
Edmond-Paris Maghoma ↑ 74'
- 35
- 15
-
11
Dan N'Lundulu ↑ 79'
-
9
Jon Bodvarsson ↑ 79'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 12
- 6
-
33
Patrick Brough ↓ Ali Koiki 61'
- 22
- 16
- 21
-
19
Kieron Bowie ↓ Jordan Willis 46'
- 11
Bench
- 24
-
15
Jordan Willis ↑ 46'
- 3
-
14
Ali Koiki ↑ 61'
- 23
- 20
- 26
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| George Thomason | 2 |
| Liam Shaw | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | 1 |
| Kieron Bowie | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-10-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-10-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–2
Stevenage FC
W
2023-09-30
Port Vale FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-09-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2023-09-16
Reading FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-10-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-03
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Reading FC
W
2023-09-30
Exeter City FC
0–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-09-23
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2023-09-16
Port Vale FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
52%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Northampton Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.