Bolton Wanderers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 13 games · 26 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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Oct | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 08 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 6 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 G | |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bolton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Oxford United FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Jordan Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
- 25' A goal from the Netherlands international Djavan Anderson! He fires home on 25 to make it 0-1!
- 29' Gatlin O'Donkor picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Cameron Brannagan is booked for Oxford United FC — Yellow card on 31.
- 35' A moment of madness from Marcus McGuane on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Oxford United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Oladapo Afolayan. He replaces Jack Iredale on 46 minute.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' Ciaron Brown adds to his 1 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 58' Oxford United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' The crowd applauds Elias Kachunga as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Dempsey steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 65' 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 Gethin Jones suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Morley. He replaces Jordan Williams on 66 minute.
- 69' Ricardo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' The crowd applauds Djavan Anderson as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Browne steps in for Oxford United FC.
- 73' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Dion Charles! He fires home on 73 to make it 1-2!
- 78' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Goal! Steve Seddon scores his 11 goal in 169 matches.
- 81' Alex Gorrin is replacing Lewis Bate for the Oxford United FC side.
- 85' Alex Gorrin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Steve Seddon.
- Oxford United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↓ Kyle Dempsey 60'
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Kieran Sadlier 66'
- 2
-
4
Jordan Williams ↓ Aaron Morley 66'
- 5
- 10
-
14
Jack Iredale ↓ Oladapo Afolayan 46'
- 6
- 19
- 21
Bench
-
9
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 60'
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 60'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 66'
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 66'
-
17
Oladapo Afolayan ↑ 46'
- 25
- 30
Coach
Ian Evatt
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 13
-
2
Sam Long ↓ Steve Seddon 46'
- 8
-
33
Djavan Anderson ↓ Marcus Browne 70'
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↓ Tyler Goodrham 81'
- 4
- 5
- 22
-
39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↓ James Henry 70'
-
14
Lewis Bate ↓ Alex Gorrin 81'
Bench
-
17
James Henry ↑ 70'
-
11
Marcus Browne ↑ 70'
- 12
-
42
Steve Seddon ↑ 46'
-
6
Alex Gorrin ↑ 81'
-
27
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 81'
- 21
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Bodin | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Djavan Anderson | 1 |
| Eoin Doyle | 1 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-10-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
L
2022-10-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2022-10-22
Accrington Stanley FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-10-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
2022-10-08
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2022-10-04
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Oxford United FC Form
2022-10-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
W
2022-10-25
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2022-10-22
Oxford United FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2022-10-15
Exeter City FC
2–4
Oxford United FC
W
2022-10-08
Oxford United FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2022-10-01
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Oxford United FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Oxford United FC
65%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Oxford United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

