Derby County FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Pride Park.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Derby County FC welcome Bolton Wanderers FC for this crunch clash at Pride Park.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 400 games and scored 466 goals.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 16' The referee has no hesitation. George Johnston is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 16.
- 16' Against the run of play, Will Aimson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' David McGoldrick needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 20 Yellow cards this season.
- 26' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Morley made 141 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Conor Hourihane on 45 minutes.
- 50' 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.
- 55' 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 Max Bird suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Derby County FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 63 minute. Kieran Lee leaves to be changed by Shola Shoretire.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Conor Bradley, as he is very good at scoring at Pride Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 72' What a strike from Conor Hourihane! The score is 2-0.
- 73' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Dan Nlundulu is withdrawn and Elias Kachunga gets his opportunity.
- 74' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. David McGoldrick is withdrawn and James Collins gets his opportunity.
- 75' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tony Springett is hanging Tom Barkhuizen on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' The whistle greets Nathaniel Mendez-Laing as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Dobbin.
- 87' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Kieran Sadlier comes on to replace Randell Williams.
- 89' Another change for Derby County FC made on 89 minute. Jason Knight leaves to be changed by Liam Thompson.
- Full Time. Derby County FC beats Bolton Wanderers FC
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 33
- 8
- 11
-
7
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ Tony Springett 75'
- 1
- 10
- 4
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Liam Thompson 89'
- 15
Bench
- 19
-
9
James Collins ↑ 74'
- 21
-
16
Liam Thompson ↑ 89'
-
18
Lewis Dobbin ↑ 82'
-
42
Tony Springett ↑ 75'
- 34
Coach
Paul Warne
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Shola Shoretire 63'
- 15
- 22
- 16
- 27
- 10
- 18
- 6
-
11
Dan Nlundulu ↓ Elias Kachunga 73'
- 19
- 21
Bench
- 8
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 73'
- 2
- 4
- 5
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 87'
-
17
Shola Shoretire ↑ 63'
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mason Mount | 3 |
| Conor Hourihane | 2 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Kane Wilson | 1 |
| Jack Robinson | 1 |
| Craig Noone | 1 |
| Ryan Nyambe | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
2023-01-21
Derby County FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-01-14
Cheltenham Town FC
2–3
Derby County FC
W
2023-01-08
Derby County FC
3–0
Barnsley FC
W
2023-01-02
Derby County FC
4–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2022-12-30
Derby County FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-12-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-01-21
Derby County FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-01-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-01-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-01-02
Barnsley FC
0–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-12-30
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-12-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
47%
Derby County FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

