Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Tom Nield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bolton Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Portsmouth FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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 Ellis Harrison suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Edwards on 24.
- 27' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 27.
- 30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Dodoo on 30.
- 35' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 40' Remi Matthews has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 318 appearances.
- 42' Christian Burgess is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' Ellis Harrison was booked on 45.
- 46' The crowd applauds Liam Edwards as he leaves the pitch. Chris O'Grady steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Marcus Harness by Ryan Williams on 56 minute.
- 61' Ethan Hamilton, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' A quiet spell here at Macron Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Luke Murphy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Connor Hall is replacing Ronan Darcy for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 12
- 4
- 8
- 20
- 23
- 2
- 22
-
26
Liam Edwards ↓ Chris O'Grady 46'
- 18
-
27
Ronan Darcy ↓ Connor Hall 90'
Bench
- 21
-
10
Chris O'Grady ↑ 46'
-
24
Connor Hall ↑ 90'
- 35
- 34
- 43
- 29
Coach
Keith Hill
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 11
- 24
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ryan Williams 56'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ Andy Cannon 56'
- 10
- 20
- 13
- 42
Bench
- 16
- 38
- 33
- 9
- 1
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 56'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 56'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Ryley Towler | 2 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Kieran Lee | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.