Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Morecambe FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–0 | 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' Three points are at stake. Bolton Wanderers FC host Portsmouth FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Scotland international George Johnston has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kyle Dempsey.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Ricardo has done his job and it is now time for Will Aimson to step up.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Will Aimson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Aiden O'Brien gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Connor Ogilvie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Oladapo Afolayan is withdrawn and Elias Kachunga gets his opportunity.
- 70' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Jordan Williams on, Kyle Dempsey off on 70 minutes.
- 75' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' GOAL! Kieran Sadlier scores on 77.
- 82' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Louis Thompson is replaced by Shaun Williams on 82 minute.
- 85' The whistle greets George Hirst as he departs to be replaced by Tyler Walker.
- 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Cowley might look to freshen things up shortly.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
-
32
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Jordan Williams 70'
- 2
- 16
-
5
Ricardo ↓ Will Aimson 46'
- 10
- 22
- 17
- 6
- 19
Bench
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 65'
- 27
-
15
Will Aimson ↑ 46'
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 70'
- 11
- 14
- 25
Coach
Ian Evatt
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Shaun Williams 82'
- 16
- 20
- 4
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Ronan Curtis 82'
- 21
- 1
-
19
George Hirst ↓ Tyler Walker 85'
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 82'
-
9
Tyler Walker ↑ 85'
- 15
-
6
Shaun Williams ↑ 82'
- 8
- 3
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Ryley Towler | 2 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Kieran Lee | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2022-04-02
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-03-19
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-03-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-03-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Morecambe FC
D
2022-03-05
Gillingham FC
0–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
2022-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2022-03-19
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2022-03-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2022-03-12
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2022-03-08
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
W
2022-03-05
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.94
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Portsmouth FC or Draw 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
67%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
13%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
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% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.