Bolton Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Ryan Williams (England)
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Reading FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Stevenage FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' The ball is rolling at University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Port Vale FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bolton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jesse Debrah, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' The whistle greets Conor Grant as he departs to be replaced by Jack Shorrock.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Port Vale FC that had 154 games and scored 116 goals.
- 40' Port Vale FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Uche Ikpeazu departs to be replaced by Ryan Loft.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 65' A tactical swap from Port Vale FC — Baylee Dipepa on, Rhys Walters off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Dion Charles picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' The crowd applauds George Thomason as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Dempsey steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 72' The Wales Aaron Collins breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 1-0!
- 77' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jensen Weir is hanging Alex Iacovitti on the field on 77 minute.
- 79' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 80' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Dion Charles is withdrawn and Dan N'Lundulu gets his opportunity.
- 85' England international Josh Dacres-Cogley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cameron Jerome is hanging Aaron Collins on the field on 86 minute.
- Another three points for Bolton Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Aaron Morley 86'
- 2
-
28
Aaron Collins ↓ Cameron Jerome 86'
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Dan N'Lundulu 80'
- 18
-
4
George Thomason ↓ Kyle Dempsey 70'
- 19
- 17
- 21
- 12
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 70'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 86'
- 13
- 27
- 3
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 86'
-
11
Dan N'Lundulu ↑ 80'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Jack Shorrock 30'
- 1
- 6
-
17
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Jensen Weir 77'
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↓ Ryan Loft 46'
- 10
- 4
- 8
- 14
- 27
-
24
Rhys Walters ↓ Baylee Dipepa 65'
Bench
- 13
- 19
-
20
Jensen Weir ↑ 77'
- 33
-
9
Ryan Loft ↑ 46'
- 5
-
23
Jack Shorrock ↑ 30'
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↑ 65'
Coach
Darren Moore
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
2024-04-20
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-04-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-04-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2024-04-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-04-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–2
Reading FC
W
2024-03-29
Stevenage FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Bolton Wanderers FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Port Vale FC
41%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Port Vale FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.3%
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% | 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
47%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.