Bristol Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Steven Plane
- Assistant 2 Oliver Spender (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Reading FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Stevenage FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bristol Rovers FC get us underway at Memorial Stadium.
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Jed Ward has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Josh Dacres-Cogley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 33.
- 38' Cameron Jerome is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 43' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Aaron Collins on 52.
- 55' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Chris Martin argues furiously but the card stands.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' James Connolly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 62.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 68' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Kyle Dempsey comes on to replace Edmond-Paris Maghoma.
- 73' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Jevani Brown by John Marquis on 74 minute.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Kamil Conteh. He receives a card.
- 77' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Aaron Collins exits the field as Cameron Jerome enters on 77.
- 82' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 85' Nathan Baxter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
- 89' Luke McCormick is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kamil Conteh at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Connor Taylor.
- Bolton Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 11
-
20
Jevani Brown ↓ John Marquis 74'
- 7
- 21
- 17
- 2
-
22
Kamil Conteh ↓ Luke McCormick 89'
- 10
- 31
Bench
- 8
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 74'
- 14
-
23
Luke McCormick ↑ 89'
- 30
- 33
- 3
Coach
Matt Taylor
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Aaron Morley 77'
-
28
Aaron Collins ↓ Cameron Jerome 77'
- 18
- 3
- 4
- 19
- 17
- 12
- 5
- 9
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 68'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 77'
- 13
- 27
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 77'
- 21
- 15
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
2024-04-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-03-29
Port Vale FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-03-16
Lincoln City FC
5–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2024-03-12
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2024-03-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–3
Derby County FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-04-06
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-04-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–2
Reading FC
W
2024-03-29
Stevenage FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-03-16
Derby County FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-03-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–0
Oxford United FC
W
2024-03-09
Exeter City FC
2–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.98
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
71%
Bristol Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.