Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 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 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Aug | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 75 |
| 1 | Played | 46 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 3 | Scored | 70 |
| 2 | Conceded | 52 |
| +1 | GD | +18 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 100% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Cambridge United FC host Bolton Wanderers FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harrison Dunk, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 13' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
- 16' Shilow Tracey makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Cambridge United FC are in front.
- 17' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 17.
- 22' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Gethin Jones has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 27' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 29' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. Antoni Sarcevic gets a Yellow card.
- 34' Jordan Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' Paul Digby picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Wes Hoolahan.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' The 27-year-old George Johnston has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Elias Kachunga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gethin Jones at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Sam Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Ironside on 70 minute.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam O'Neil on 73 minutes.
- 75' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — George Johnston exits the field as Alex Baptiste enters on 75.
- 77' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harvey Knibbs is hanging Shilow Tracey on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' A change in the Cambridge United FC ranks — Shilow Tracey exits the field as Harvey Knibbs enters on 78.
- 81' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Jordan Williams exits the field as Nathan Delfouneso enters on 81.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Sheehan made 22 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' Ricardo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Harrison Dunk gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces James Brophy and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Harrison Dunk 90'
- 2
- 14
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 6
-
9
Joe Ironside ↓ Sam Smith 70'
- 3
- 24
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↓ Harvey Knibbs 78'
Bench
- 23
- 16
-
10
Sam Smith ↑ 70'
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↑ 90'
- 19
-
26
Harvey Knibbs ↑ 78'
- 25
Coach
Mark Bonner
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 8
- 3
- 23
- 9
-
2
Gethin Jones ↓ Elias Kachunga 65'
- 10
- 4
- 5
- 17
-
6
George Johnston ↓ Alex Baptiste 75'
Bench
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 65'
-
27
Alex Baptiste ↑ 75'
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↑ 81'
- 1
- 18
- 29
- 25
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | 1 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 1 |
| George Thomason | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
Cambridge United FC Form
2021-08-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2021-08-21
Cambridge United FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-08-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Cambridge United FC
D
2021-08-14
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-08-07
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2020-11-07
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2021-08-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-08-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
W
2021-08-17
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2021-08-14
AFC Wimbledon
3–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2021-08-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-11-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–3
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.11
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
47%
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.