Sunday , 16 August 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Bristol Rovers FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Tue 11 Mar 2025 · 19:45 UTC Memorial Stadium 7,644 HT 45' · FT 45'
Chris Martin pen 6' 1–0
1–1 38' Aaron Morley
Chris Martin 63' 2–1
2–2 70' John McAtee
Connor Taylor 88' 3–2
Shaqai Forde 90' Y
Sil Swinkels 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1 Callum Gough (England)
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Howick

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

2
2
4
Bristol Rovers FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-11 Bristol Rovers FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-04-06 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-12-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC H 3–2 W
08 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–0 W
04 Mar Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–0 D
01 Mar Rotherham United FC H 2–3 L
22 Feb Northampton Town FC A 1–2 L
18 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Mar Bristol Rovers FC A 2–3 L
08 Mar Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
04 Mar Birmingham City FC H 3–1 W
01 Mar Wrexham AFC A 0–0 D
22 Feb Leyton Orient FC H 2–1 W
15 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Bristol Rovers FC host Bolton Wanderers FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 6' A stunning finish from Chris Martin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Taylor made 380 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 16' The 25-year-old Will Forrester has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' Szabolcs Schon, a Hungary , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 31' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 383 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 36' 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.
  • 38' What composure from Aaron Morley! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 48' Matt Butcher needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Jordi Osei-Tutu is replacing Szabolcs Schon for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
  • 63' Chris Martin with the second goal in the match!
  • 68' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Alex Murphy trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Mendes Gomes on 68 minutes.
  • 70' The England John McAtee breaks the deadlock on 70 minutes. 2-2!
  • 71' Scott Sinclair is replacing Chris Martin for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
  • 76' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Joel Senior is withdrawn and Isaac Hutchinson gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Kofi Shaw is replaced by Luke Thomas on 83 minute.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Gethin Jones is replaced by Chris Forino-Joseph.
  • 88' What a moment for Connor Taylor! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Shaqai Forde. He receives a card.
  • Bristol Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aaron Morley 3
John Marquis 2
Daryl Murphy 2
Aaron Collins 2
Chris Martin 2
Dan Nlundulu 1
Shola Shoretire 1
Luca Hoole 1

Head to Head

2025-03-11 Bristol Rovers FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-04-06 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-12-16 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2025-03-11 Bristol Rovers FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-03-08 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2025-03-04 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2025-03-01 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC L 2025-02-22 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2025-02-18 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2025-03-11 Bristol Rovers FC 3–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2025-03-08 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-03-04 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Birmingham City FC W 2025-03-01 Wrexham AFC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2025-02-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Leyton Orient FC W 2025-02-15 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC41% Draw27% Bolton Wanderers FC32%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
59%
Bristol Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC30% Draw45% Bolton Wanderers FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.