Bolton Wanderers FC vs Walsall FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Walsall FC — FA Cup at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Daniel Robathan
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Walsall FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 29 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Walsall FC
| Daniel Kanu | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Bolton Wanderers FC host Walsall FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' England international Jason Lowe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The 35-year-old Josh Magennis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' Andy Cook puts Walsall FC on the lead.
- 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jon Guthrie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Walsall FC.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phil Parkinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' Mark Beevers is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 40' Josh Magennis is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 45' Walsall FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Will Buckley comes on to replace Josh Vela.
- 51' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Clayton Donaldson on 55 minutes.
- 58' Magnificent from Clayton Donaldson! That is 4 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Magennis makes it 2-1.
- 63' Magnificent from Jon Guthrie! That is 20 goals in 65 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 68' Mark Beevers adds to his 0 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 3-2 — and this changes everything.
- 70' Matt Jarvis makes way for Kieron Morris at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Walsall FC.
- 75' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Maziar Kouhyar is hanging Zeli Ismail on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' GOAL! Josh Magennis scores on 80. Assisted by Craig Noone
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Morgan Ferrier on 84.
- 87' Magnificent from Josh Magennis! That is 60 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Luca Connell comes on to replace Luke Murphy.
- The final score is 5-2.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 31
- 5
-
6
Josh Vela ↓ Will Buckley 46'
- 12
- 29
- 4
- 30
-
15
Luke Murphy ↓ Luca Connell 89'
- 28
Bench
- 2
-
11
Will Buckley ↑ 46'
-
8
Clayton Donaldson ↑ 46'
- 27
- 7
- 35
-
48
Luca Connell ↑ 89'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Matt Jarvis ↓ Kieron Morris 70'
- 34
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 15
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Maziar Kouhyar 75'
- 16
- 9
Bench
- 20
-
17
Maziar Kouhyar ↑ 75'
- 2
-
8
Kieron Morris ↑ 70'
- 30
- 13
- 29
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 3 |
| Jamie Jellis | 1 |
| Mark Beevers | 1 |
| Clayton Donaldson | 1 |
| Jon Guthrie | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Liam Gordon | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2019-01-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–2
Walsall FC
W
2019-01-01
Hull City AFC
6–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2018-12-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Stoke City FC
D
2018-12-26
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2018-12-22
Brentford FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2018-12-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.51
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Walsall FC
39%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Walsall FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Walsall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.6%
0 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 20% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.