Bolton Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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' In just a few seconds University of Bolton Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Bolton Wanderers FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 7' A goal from the England international Abu Kamara! He fires home on 7 to make it 0-1!
- 12' Connor Ogilvie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' Poor challenge from Callum Lang. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 29' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Eoin Toal.
- 36' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Faustino Anjorin on, Owen Moxon off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Callum Lang exits the field as Christian Saydee enters on 58.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 68' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 76' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Kyle Dempsey on, Edmond-Paris Maghoma off on 76 minutes.
- 80' The whistle greets Jon Bodvarsson as he departs to be replaced by Dion Charles.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Ricardo Santos. He receives a card.
- 90' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a card on 90.
- 90' Randell Williams is replacing Nathanael Ogbeta for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 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
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.

