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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds University of Bolton Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Bolton Wanderers FC and Port Vale FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ellis Harrison makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' What a moment for Victor Adeboyejo! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' Josh Sheehan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 29 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' Josh Sheehan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 28' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Gavin Massey has done his job and it is now time for Malvind Benning to step up.
- 33' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bolton Wanderers FC that had 333 games and scored 404 goals.
- 46' The whistle greets Luke Mbete-Tatu as he departs to be replaced by Gethin Jones.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 61' The travelling Port Vale FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' Fresh legs for Port Vale FC! Jamie Proctor comes on to replace Ellis Harrison.
- 68' It looks surprising Port Vale FC does not make any changes. Eoin Toal has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 69' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Sheehan is withdrawn and Kieran Lee gets his opportunity.
- 73' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — David Worrall exits the field as Dennis Politic enters on 73.
- 78' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Port Vale FC's compact .
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' Aiden Stone, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' Kyle Dempsey makes way for Elias Kachunga at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- Another three points for Bolton Wanderers FC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Cameron Jerome | 1 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 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
1.58
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + Bolton Wanderers FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Port Vale FC
44%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Port Vale FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.