Carlisle United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Lewis Raper (England)
- Assistant 2 Alex Gray (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 16 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Carlisle United FC get us underway at Brunton Park.
- 5' Northern Ireland international Dion Charles has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Carlisle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Carlisle United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Carlisle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Carlos Mendes Gomes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' GOAL! Zac Ashworth fires home to make it 0-1!
- 36' What a moment for Edmond-Paris Maghoma! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' Bolton Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Bolton Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' It is a substitution in Carlisle United FC team. Daniel Butterworth is replaced by Jack Diamond on 46 minute.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Jon Mellish argues furiously but the card stands.
- 56' Carlisle United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' That is a card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Eoin Toal will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' Carlisle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 71' Jordan Gibson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Carlisle United FC are in front.
- 72' A tactical swap from Carlisle United FC — Josh Vela on, Owen Moxon off on 72 minutes.
- 74' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Victor Adeboyejo departs to be replaced by Jon Bodvarsson.
- 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 81' Joe Garner is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harrison Neal at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Aaron Morley comes on to replace Edmond-Paris Maghoma.
- 85' Bolton Wanderers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Kyle Dempsey makes way for Carlos Mendes Gomes at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 1-4 the final result. Carlisle United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
- 40
- 6
- 11
- 5
-
10
Alfie McCalmont ↓ Jordan Gibson 46'
- 19
-
4
Owen Moxon ↓ Josh Vela 72'
- 18
-
33
Harrison Neal ↓ Joe Garner 81'
Bench
-
27
Jack Diamond ↑ 46'
- 24
-
36
Josh Vela ↑ 72'
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 81'
- 13
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↑ 46'
- 34
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 14
- 22
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Cameron Jerome 74'
- 18
- 3
- 19
-
26
Zac Ashworth ↓ Nathanael Ogbeta 90'
- 12
- 5
Bench
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 82'
- 41
- 13
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 90'
-
35
Cameron Jerome ↑ 74'
-
17
Nathanael Ogbeta ↑ 90'
-
9
Jon Bodvarsson ↑ 74'
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Gibson | 4 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 1 |
| Nathanael Ogbeta | 1 |
| Zac Ashworth | 1 |
Head to Head
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-01-27
Carlisle United FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-01-16
Barnsley FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-01-13
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
L
2024-01-06
Exeter City FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-01-01
Carlisle United FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
2023-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-01-27
Carlisle United FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2024-01-20
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-01-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Luton Town FC
L
2024-01-07
Luton Town FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-01-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Carlisle United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Carlisle United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
70%
Carlisle United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC
| Handicap | Carlisle United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

