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

Full Time

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	Huddersfield Town AFC	14	29
2	Stockport County FC	15	29
3	Oxford United FC	13	26
4	Luton Town FC	14	24
5	Sheffield Wednesday FC	14	23
6	Plymouth Argyle FC	15	23
7	Reading FC	15	22
8	Bradford City AFC	13	22
9	Milton Keynes Dons FC	14	21
10	Cambridge United FC	14	21
11	Leicester City FC	13	19
12	Mansfield Town FC	13	19
13	Wycombe Wanderers FC	13	18
14	Leyton Orient FC	13	17
15	Burton Albion FC	15	17
16	Stevenage FC	12	16
17	AFC Wimbledon	14	16
18	Notts County FC	12	14
19	Wigan Athletic FC	15	14
20	Blackpool FC	13	12
21	Doncaster Rovers FC	13	12
22	Peterborough United FC	13	10
23	Barnsley FC	13	9
24	Bromley FC	13	9

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Bolton Wanderers FC.
5' It’s high time Joey Barton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
10' Scott Sinclair has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
11' Josh Sheehan is having his name booked by the referee on 11.
16' 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.
21' James Belshaw is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
24' A stunning finish from Shola Shoretire — that came from absolutely nowhere!
28' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Gethin Jones trudges off to be replaced by Randell Williams on 28 minutes.
28' GOAL! Luca Hoole fires home to make it 1-1!
33' Jarell Quansah has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 292 appearances.
38' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Sam Finley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
46' The whistle greets Josh Coburn as he departs to be replaced by John Marquis.
51' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Thomason on 52 minutes.
57' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
60' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Josh Sheehan is replaced by Kieran Lee.
61' Dan Nlundulu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shola Shoretire at the 61 minute mark.
66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
70' Dan Nlundulu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
75' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
77' Goal! Aaron Morley scores his 22 goal in 141 matches.
78' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Glenn Whelan on, Grant Ward off on 78 minutes.
81' Ellery Balcombe is replacing James Belshaw for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
85' Against the run of play, John Marquis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
90' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Bristol Rovers FC 2-3 Bolton Wanderers FC.

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
John Marquis	2
Daryl Murphy	2
Aaron Collins	2
Chris Martin	2
Josh Coburn	1
Connor Taylor	1
Dan Nlundulu	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.