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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Bolton Wanderers FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 18 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC Macron Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Liam Edwards 24' Y
Y 27' Sean Raggett
Joe Dodoo 30' Y
Y 45' Ellis Harrison

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Macron Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Smith
  • Referee Graeme Fyvie
  • Referee Craig Taylor
  • Referee Tom Nield

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
2
5
Bolton Wanderers FC 8 games · Avg 2.0 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-09-28 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L
14 Jan Lincoln City FC A 1–5 L
11 Jan Rochdale AFC A 0–2 L
01 Jan Burton Albion FC H 3–4 L
29 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Sunderland AFC A 0–0 D
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–0 W
11 Jan AFC Wimbledon H 2–1 W
01 Jan Gillingham FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–3 L
26 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–0 W
21 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Macron Stadium!
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Alex Bass has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bolton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 24' Bolton Wanderers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sean Raggett on 27.
  • 30' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Dodoo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' What composure from Christian Burgess! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 45' Ellis Harrison picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Liam Edwards by Chris O'Grady on 46 minute.
  • 51' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marcus Harness has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Williams to step up.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 71' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 76' The 30-year-old Marcus Harness has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 86' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 90' Connor Hall is replacing Ronan Darcy for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 3
Ryley Towler 2
Eoin Toal 1
Conor Shaughnessy 1
Brett Pitman 1
Yengi Kusini 1
Christian Burgess 1
Aaron Collins 1

Head to Head

2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-09-28 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2020-01-14 Lincoln City FC 5–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2020-01-11 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2020-01-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–4 Burton Albion FC L 2019-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2019-12-26 Sunderland AFC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Portsmouth FC Form

2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2020-01-11 Portsmouth FC 2–1 AFC Wimbledon W 2020-01-01 Gillingham FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2019-12-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-12-26 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2019-12-21 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Ipswich Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC29% Draw31% Portsmouth FC40%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
71%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bolton Wanderers FC21% Draw52% Portsmouth FC27%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.