Bristol Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2022-23

Bristol Rovers FC

2 – 3

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Bolton Wanderers FC

Sun 7 May 2023 · 11:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 11' Josh Sheehan

Y 52' George Thomason

James Connolly 90' Y

Y 90' Dan Nlundulu

Overview

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

Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)

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

Bristol Rovers FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bolton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC 2022-12-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-10-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 May	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	2–3	L
02 May	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	1–2	L
29 Apr	Peterborough United FC	A	0–0	D
25 Apr	Plymouth Argyle FC	A	0–2	L
22 Apr	Port Vale FC	A	0–2	L
18 Apr	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	1–2	L

Bolton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 May	Bristol Rovers FC	A	3–2	W
29 Apr	Fleetwood Town FC	H	2–0	W
25 Apr	Accrington Stanley FC	H	0–1	L
22 Apr	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	1–0	W
18 Apr	Burton Albion FC	A	1–1	D
15 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	1–0	W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Bolton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
10' George Johnston, a Scotland defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
11' Bolton Wanderers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
16' Joel Dixon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
21' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
24' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Shola Shoretire on 24.
28' Gethin Jones makes way for Randell Williams at the 28 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
28' Luca Hoole has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
38' Jordan Williams needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
46' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Josh Coburn leaves to be changed by John Marquis.
51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
52' Controversy at the stadium! George Thomason argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
57' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 387 goals from 323 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
60' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Kieran Lee on, Josh Sheehan off on 60 minutes.
61' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Dan Nlundulu comes on to replace Shola Shoretire.
66' Cameron Jerome is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
70' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dan Nlundulu on 70.
75' 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 Antony Evans suffering a number of foals already.
77' A stunning finish from Aaron Morley — that came from absolutely nowhere!
78' Glenn Whelan is replacing Grant Ward for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
81' Ellery Balcombe is replacing James Belshaw for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
85' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
90' Controversy at the stadium! James Connolly argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC share the spoils 2-3.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

35
Ellery Balcombe ↑ 81'
25
Glenn Whelan ↑ 78'
9
John Marquis ↑ 46'
11
Calum MacDonald ↑ 81'
23
Luke McCormick
2
James Connolly ↑ 81'
22
Lamare Bogarde ↑ 81'

Coach Joey Barton

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Joel Dixon
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Kieran Lee 60'
3
Declan John
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↓ Cameron Jerome 61'
2
Gethin Jones ↓ Randell Williams 28'
16
Aaron Morley
5
Ricardo ↓ Jordan Williams 46'
18
Eoin Toal
6
George Johnston
25
George Thomason
17
Shola Shoretire ↓ Dan Nlundulu 61'

Bench

24
Elias Kachunga
20
Kieran Lee ↑ 60'
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 46'
27
Randell Williams ↑ 28'
10
Dion Charles
11
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 61'
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 61'

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Aaron Morley	3
Aaron Collins	2
Chris Martin	2
John Marquis	2
Daryl Murphy	2
Luke Murphy	1
Jonson Clarke-Harris	1
John McAtee	1

Head to Head

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2023-05-02 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-29 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-04-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-22 Port Vale FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-18 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2023-04-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2023-04-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC L 2023-04-22 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2023-04-18 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2023-04-15 Oxford United FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.32 Bristol Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.62 Bolton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC30% Draw27% Bolton Wanderers FC43%

Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 2.94

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	56%	44%
± 3.5	34%	66%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw

56%

Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC

70%

Bristol Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Bristol Rovers FC23% Draw45% Bolton Wanderers FC32%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.2%

1 – 2

8.8%

0 – 1

7.7%

2 – 1

7.2%

0 – 0

7.1%

0 – 2

6.9%

1 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

5.8%

1 – 3

4.8%

2 – 0

4.5%

0 – 3

3.7%

2 – 3

Actual

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap	Bristol Rovers FC covers	Push	Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	87%
-1.5	13%	—	87%
-1	13%	16%	70%
-0.5	30%	—	70%
+0.5	57%	—	43%
+1	57%	20%	23%
+1.5	77%	—	23%
+2	77%	13%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

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