Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cambridge United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Cambridge United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Elias Kachunga on 13 minutes.
- 14' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lloyd Jones.
- 19' Ricardo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 24' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Kyle Dempsey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Cambridge United 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.
- 44' 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.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Conor Bradley on 45 minutes.
- 50' George Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bonner will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' Paul Digby picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' Poor challenge from Gethin Jones. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 72' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Oladapo Afolayan on, Elias Kachunga off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Kyle Dempsey catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 77' George Thomason is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dion Charles at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Jack Iredale exits the field as Owen Beck enters on 78.
- 80' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Jack Lankester is replaced by Shilow Tracey on 80 minute.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Ricardo is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 83.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Owen Beck.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Sam Smith 80'
- 2
-
14
Jack Lankester ↓ Shilow Tracey 80'
- 11
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 26
- 22
- 15
- 25
Bench
- 17
-
10
Sam Smith ↑ 80'
- 5
- 27
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 80'
- 13
Coach
Mark Bonner
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 22
- 2
- 16
- 11
- 5
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ George Thomason 77'
-
14
Jack Iredale ↓ Owen Beck 78'
- 6
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 8
- 20
- 7
- 18
-
17
Oladapo Afolayan ↑ 72'
-
25
George Thomason ↑ 77'
-
30
Owen Beck ↑ 78'
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 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-06
Curzon Ashton FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-10-29
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-10-25
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-10-22
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Port Vale FC
L
2022-10-15
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-11-12
Cambridge United FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-11-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2022-10-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
L
2022-10-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2022-10-22
Accrington Stanley FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-10-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.83
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
67%
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14.6%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2%
3 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 19% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 22% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

