Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1 Anthony Moore
- Assistant 2 Declan O'Regan (England)
6 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Stockport County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 11 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bolton Wanderers FC and Stevenage FC is underway.
- 5' Stevenage FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Amario Cozier-Duberry puts Bolton Wanderers FC on the lead.
- 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 23' Stevenage FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Johnny Kenny is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the forward.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Another change for Stevenage FC made on 39 minute. Daniel Sweeney leaves to be changed by Saxon Earley.
- 42' Poor challenge from Daniel Phillips. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' Against the run of play, Amario Cozier-Duberry has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 394 goals from 326 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Mason Burstow has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Dalby on 56 minute.
- 59' Matt Phillips is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie Reid at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' Jordan Roberts makes way for Bez Lubala at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
- 64' A goal from the England international Daniel Kemp! He fires home on 64 to make it 3-1!
- 67' A stunning finish from Ruben Rodrigues — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Johnny Kenny exits the field as Kyle Dempsey enters on 68.
- 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' Time for substitution for Stevenage FC. Daniel Kemp is replaced by Phoenix Patterson.
- 79' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The whistle greets Thierry Gale as he departs to be replaced by Ibrahim Cissoko.
- 81' Mason Burstow does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 86' Matt Phillips is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
- 90' That is a card for Stevenage FC. Saxon Earley will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Bolton Wanderers FC and Stevenage FC share the spoils 5-1.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 18
- 14
- 6
-
27
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Max Conway 68'
-
11
Thierry Gale ↓ Ibrahim Cissoko 80'
- 3
-
9
Johnny Kenny ↓ Kyle Dempsey 68'
-
10
Sam Dalby ↓ Mason Burstow 56'
- 19
Bench
- 29
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 68'
- 23
-
25
Max Conway ↑ 68'
-
15
Robert Apter ↑ 56'
-
48
Mason Burstow ↑ 56'
- 13
-
20
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 80'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Stevenage FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Matt Phillips 59'
- 23
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↓ Bez Lubala 60'
- 15
- 5
-
10
Daniel Kemp ↓ Phoenix Patterson 74'
-
18
Harvey White ↓ Jordan Houghton 60'
- 8
- 17
-
6
Daniel Sweeney ↓ Saxon Earley 39'
- 1
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 60'
- 3
-
25
Matt Phillips ↑ 59'
- 13
-
14
Saxon Earley ↑ 39'
-
44
Phoenix Patterson ↑ 74'
-
30
Bez Lubala ↑ 60'
Coach
Alex Revell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Jamie Reid | 2 |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 2 |
| Daniel Kemp | 2 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Jack Iredale | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2026-04-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–1
Stevenage FC
W
2026-04-11
Cardiff City FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-04-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Stockport County FC
D
2026-04-03
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-03-21
Port Vale FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-03-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
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
81%
Draw or Stevenage FC
44%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Stevenage FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
2.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.