Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Cambridge United FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Sat 28 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Abbey Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Jordan Williams
Jack Iredale 17' Y
Y 29' Antoni Sarcevic
Paul Digby 38' Y
Wes Hoolahan 54' Y
Liam O'Neil 73' Y
Y 88' Ricardo

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

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

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4
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Cambridge United FC 8 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-28 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Ben Knight 4 G 2 A
Shayne Lavery 3 G 2 A
Sullay Kaikai 3 G 1 A
Gassan Ahadme 3 G
Zak Bradshaw 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cambridge United FC launch into their encounter with Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 5' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Harrison Dunk has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Wes Hoolahan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
  • 16' What a moment for Shilow Tracey! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 17' The referee calls foul for Jack Iredale. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 27' Gethin Jones has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antoni Sarcevic.
  • 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
  • 38' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
  • 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wes Hoolahan on 54 minutes.
  • 59' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alex Baptiste suffering a number of foals already.
  • 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' The whistle greets Gethin Jones as he departs to be replaced by Elias Kachunga.
  • 70' Cambridge United FC make a change. Joe Ironside trudges off to be replaced by Sam Smith on 70 minutes.
  • 73' Liam O'Neil was booked on 73.
  • 75' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Baptiste is hanging George Johnston on the field on 75 minute.
  • 77' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Shilow Tracey is withdrawn and Harvey Knibbs gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Shilow Tracey has done his job and it is now time for Harvey Knibbs to step up.
  • 81' Nathan Delfouneso is replacing Jordan Williams for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
  • 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 88' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 88.
  • 90' The crowd applauds James Brophy as he leaves the pitch. Harrison Dunk steps in for Cambridge United FC.
  • With this win, Cambridge United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

Head to Head

2021-08-28 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC

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

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC48% Draw30% Bolton Wanderers FC22%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
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

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC31% Draw53% Bolton Wanderers FC16%
Actual: 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.