Bolton Wanderers FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Graeme Fyvie
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Bolton Wanderers FC have kicked off against Shrewsbury Town FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Shrewsbury Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' 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.
- 21' What composure from Daniel Udoh! The Nigeria international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 26' 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 Taylor Perry suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shrewsbury Town FC's shape.
- 36' George Thomason, a England , has 30 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' The Grenada Cameron Jerome breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-1!
- 40' A moment of madness from Marko Marosi on 40 minutes earns him a card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 43' Sensational shot from Jordan Shipley. Shrewsbury Town FC is back in the lead.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 66' The whistle greets Cameron Jerome as he departs to be replaced by Dion Charles.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Edmond-Paris Maghoma makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 71.
- 76' Nathanael Ogbeta makes way for Randell Williams at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' Dan N'Lundulu gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Kyle Dempsey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Elliott Bennett was booked on 85.
- 90' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Dan N'Lundulu 82'
- 28
- 18
- 3
- 4
- 19
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↓ Dion Charles 66'
- 17
- 15
- 12
Bench
- 8
- 16
- 13
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 76'
-
10
Dion Charles ↑ 66'
- 21
-
11
Dan N'Lundulu ↑ 82'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 17
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Taylor Perry 82'
- 7
- 5
-
18
Tom Bloxham ↓ Aiden O'Brien 82'
- 4
- 15
- 22
- 3
Bench
-
21
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 82'
- 13
- 20
- 19
-
14
Taylor Perry ↑ 82'
- 6
- 8
Coach
Paul Hurst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Udoh | 2 |
| Jordan Shipley | 2 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| John McAtee | 2 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 2 |
| Cameron Jerome | 1 |
| Antoni Sarcevic | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-04-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
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
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2024-04-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-04-13
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-04-06
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2024-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-03-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2024-03-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
51%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.