Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Assistant 1 Ryan Williams (England)
- Assistant 2 Alan Cresswell (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 9.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 02 Nov | Woking FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Stockport County FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 02 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
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
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cambridge United FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Cambridge United FC currently sit 22 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' The referee has no hesitation. George Thomason is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 17.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' That is a card for Cambridge United FC. Brandon Njoku will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Shayne Lavery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brandon Njoku at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' That is a card for Cambridge United FC. Jubril Okedina will be fuming at that decision.
- 53' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Loft is withdrawn and Zeno Ibsen Rossi gets his opportunity.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Josh Sheehan argues furiously but the card stands.
- 59' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Aaron Collins on 59.
- 59' Poor challenge from Korey Smith. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 64' Victor Adeboyejo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 69' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Klaidi Lolos is hanging Josh Dacres-Cogley on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cambridge United FC that had 198 games and scored 205 goals.
- 77' Jordi Osei-Tutu picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Victor Adeboyejo comes on to replace Dion Charles.
- 81' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Jordan Cousins by Elias Kachunga on 81 minute.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan Baxter argues furiously but the card stands.
- 89' Sullay Kaikai does the damage! The net is bulging and Cambridge United FC surge ahead!
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gethin Jones on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets James Brophy as he departs to be replaced by Kelland Watts.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Kelland Watts 90'
- 11
- 5
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↓ Elias Kachunga 81'
- 3
-
18
Ryan Loft ↓ Zeno Ibsen Rossi 53'
- 15
- 27
- 2
-
34
Brandon Njoku ↓ Shayne Lavery 46'
Bench
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↑ 81'
- 1
-
6
Kelland Watts ↑ 90'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 46'
-
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi ↑ 53'
- 29
- 37
Coach
Garry Monk
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 2
-
19
Aaron Collins ↓ John McAtee 79'
- 27
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 79'
- 6
- 28
- 4
- 12
- 5
Bench
-
9
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 79'
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 79'
- 37
- 20
-
14
Jordi Osei-Tutu ↑ 69'
- 15
-
17
Klaidi Lolos ↑ 69'
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Shilow Tracey | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Josh Stokes | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-11-26
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-11-23
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2024-11-16
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2024-11-09
Peterborough United FC
6–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-11-02
Woking FC
0–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-10-26
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-11-26
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-11-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2024-11-09
Stockport County FC
5–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-11-02
Walsall FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-10-29
Stevenage FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-10-26
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
61%
Cambridge United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

