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 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
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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 191 games and scored 193 goals.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cambridge United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 13' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 13.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Shilow Tracey gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Iredale.
- 22' 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.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bonner might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antoni Sarcevic.
- 34' Liam O'Neil has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Paul Digby was booked on 38.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Paul Digby is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 48' Antoni Sarcevic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 331 appearances.
- 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wes Hoolahan.
- 59' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Gethin Jones by Elias Kachunga on 65 minute.
- 70' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Joe Ironside is replaced by Sam Smith on 70 minute.
- 73' Cambridge United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 75' The whistle greets George Johnston as he departs to be replaced by Alex Baptiste.
- 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' Harvey Knibbs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shilow Tracey at the 78 minute mark.
- 81' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Delfouneso is hanging Jordan Williams on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' Ricardo was booked on 88.
- 90' Harrison Dunk has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Brophy on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bolton Wanderers FC.
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 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Declan John | 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
3 / 4
1.27
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
52%
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.