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	Lincoln City FC	46	103
2	Cardiff City FC	46	91
3	Stockport County FC	46	77
4	Bradford City AFC	46	77
5	Bolton Wanderers FC	46	75
6	Stevenage FC	46	75
7	Luton Town FC	46	74
8	Plymouth Argyle FC	46	73
9	Huddersfield Town AFC	46	67
10	Mansfield Town FC	46	65
11	Wycombe Wanderers FC	46	63
12	Reading FC	46	63
13	Blackpool FC	46	60
14	Doncaster Rovers FC	46	60
15	Barnsley FC	46	59
16	Wigan Athletic FC	46	56
17	Burton Albion FC	46	54
18	Peterborough United FC	46	53
19	AFC Wimbledon	46	53
20	Leyton Orient FC	46	52
21	Exeter City FC	46	49
22	Port Vale FC	46	42
23	Rotherham United FC	46	41
24	Northampton Town FC	46	35

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bristol Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC get this one started.
5' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Shola Shoretire has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
10' George Thomason has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
11' Josh Sheehan was booked on 11.
16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Dixon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
24' Shola Shoretire has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 24 minutes.
28' The supporters are chanting for Randell Williams. He replaces Gethin Jones on 28 minute.
28' What a strike from Luca Hoole! The score is 1-1.
33' Lewis Gordon, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
38' Aaron Collins is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
43' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
46' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Josh Coburn exits the field as John Marquis enters on 46.
51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
52' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. George Thomason gets a Yellow card.
57' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
60' The whistle greets Josh Sheehan as he departs to be replaced by Kieran Lee.
61' Dan Nlundulu is replacing Shola Shoretire for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
70' GOAL! Dan Nlundulu fires home to make it 1-2!
75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
77' GOAL! Aaron Morley scores on 77.
78' The crowd applauds Grant Ward as he leaves the pitch. Glenn Whelan steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
81' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. James Belshaw is replaced by Ellery Balcombe.
85' A stunning finish from John Marquis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Connolly.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers 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
Chris Martin	2
John Marquis	2
Daryl Murphy	2
Aaron Collins	2
Jonson Clarke-Harris	1
John McAtee	1
Dion Charles	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.