Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Matthew Smith
- Assistant 2 Mark Russell
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium!
- 5' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 7' GOAL! Abu Kamara scores on 7.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 14' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Lang is booked for Portsmouth FC — card on 14.
- 19' Connor Ogilvie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 29' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eoin Toal on 32.
- 36' Aaron Collins adds to his 7 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 41' The 40-year-old Cameron Jerome has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The crowd applauds Owen Moxon as he leaves the pitch. Faustino Anjorin steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 51' Owen Moxon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Portsmouth FC make a change. Callum Lang trudges off to be replaced by Christian Saydee on 58 minutes.
- 63' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Edmond-Paris Maghoma by Kyle Dempsey on 76 minute.
- 80' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Jon Bodvarsson is withdrawn and Dion Charles gets his opportunity.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' Ricardo Santos is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cameron Jerome on 90.
- 90' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Nathanael Ogbeta trudges off to be replaced by Randell Williams on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Aaron Morley 76'
- 2
-
28
Aaron Collins ↓ Cameron Jerome 80'
- 18
- 4
- 19
- 17
- 12
- 5
-
9
Jon Bodvarsson ↓ Dion Charles 80'
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 76'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 76'
- 13
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 90'
-
10
Dion Charles ↑ 80'
- 3
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 80'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
-
49
Callum Lang ↓ Christian Saydee 58'
- 17
- 9
- 32
-
23
Owen Moxon ↓ Faustino Anjorin 46'
- 25
Bench
- 45
- 11
- 13
- 21
-
28
Faustino Anjorin ↑ 46'
- 19
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 58'
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Ryley Towler | 2 |
| Kieran Lee | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Yengi Kusini | 1 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
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
2024-03-16
Derby County FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-03-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–0
Oxford United FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
2024-04-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2024-04-06
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2024-04-02
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Derby County FC
D
2024-03-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
W
2024-03-16
Peterborough United FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2024-03-12
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
58%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.