Bolton Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Morecambe FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Port Vale FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #22 |
| 75 | Points | 42 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 19 / 18 / 9 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 24 |
| 70 | Scored | 36 |
| 52 | Conceded | 61 |
| +18 | GD | -25 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 41% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 8' What a strike from Ellis Harrison! The score is 0-1.
- 13' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 18' The deadlock is broken! Victor Adeboyejo gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
- 23' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' What composure from Josh Sheehan! The Wales international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 28' A tactical swap from Port Vale FC — Malvind Benning on, Gavin Massey off on 28 minutes.
- 33' Bolton Wanderers 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.
- 38' 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 Daniel Butterworth suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 46 minute. Luke Mbete-Tatu leaves to be changed by Gethin Jones.
- 51' A quiet spell here at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' It’s high time Darrell Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Ellis Harrison is withdrawn and Jamie Proctor gets his opportunity.
- 68' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Kieran Lee comes on to replace Josh Sheehan.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Dennis Politic. He replaces David Worrall on 73 minute.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Kyle Dempsey is replaced by Elias Kachunga.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Kieran Lee 69'
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↓ Dan Nlundulu 63'
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Elias Kachunga 90'
- 16
- 27
- 5
- 18
- 19
-
28
Luke Mbete-Tatu ↓ Gethin Jones 46'
-
17
Shola Shoretire ↓ Dion Charles 46'
- 21
Bench
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 90'
- 3
- 23
-
20
Kieran Lee ↑ 69'
-
2
Gethin Jones ↑ 46'
-
10
Dion Charles ↑ 46'
-
11
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 63'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ Jamie Proctor 63'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Malvind Benning 28'
- 14
-
23
Tom Pett ↓ Daniel Butterworth 73'
- 6
-
7
David Worrall ↓ Dennis Politic 73'
- 1
- 8
- 15
- 5
Bench
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 73'
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 63'
- 25
- 10
-
11
Malvind Benning ↑ 28'
-
33
Dennis Politic ↑ 73'
- 24
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Cameron Jerome | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-02-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
2023-02-18
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-02-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2023-02-11
Peterborough United FC
0–5
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-02-04
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-01-28
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.82
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Port Vale FC
36%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Port Vale FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15%
2 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 26% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.