Exeter City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Morecambe FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at St. James Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 15' Exeter City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' 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.
- 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Conor Bradley makes it 0-1.
- 32' 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 Archie Collins suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Randell Williams is replacing Declan John for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 51' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Josh Key has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' Dan Nlundulu gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Elias Kachunga and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Another substitution for Exeter City FC to replace James Scott by Sonny Cox on 66 minute.
- 71' Ireland international Pierce Sweeney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' The crowd applauds Aaron Morley as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Williams steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 74' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Josh Sheehan by George Thomason on 74 minute.
- 76' A moment of madness from Luke Mbete-Tatu on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Harry Kite makes way for Jake Caprice at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Thomason on 82 minutes.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dan Nlundulu.
- Full Time. Bolton Wanderers FC beats Exeter City FC
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 29
- 18
- 14
- 26
- 8
-
3
Jack Sparkes ↓ Pedro Borges 78'
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Jake Caprice 78'
- 12
- 5
-
23
James Scott ↓ Sonny Cox 66'
Bench
- 6
- 27
-
2
Jake Caprice ↑ 78'
-
19
Sonny Cox ↑ 66'
- 21
- 22
-
41
Pedro Borges ↑ 78'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ George Thomason 74'
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↓ Dan Nlundulu 65'
-
3
Declan John ↓ Randell Williams 46'
- 22
- 2
-
16
Aaron Morley ↓ Jordan Williams 73'
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 66'
- 6
- 19
- 28
- 21
Bench
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 66'
- 20
-
4
Jordan Williams ↑ 73'
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 46'
-
11
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 65'
-
25
George Thomason ↑ 74'
- 17
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 2 |
| Sonny Cox | 2 |
| Conor Bradley | 2 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Kami Doyle | 1 |
| Millenic Alli | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-04-07
Exeter City FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-03-17
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-03-11
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2023-03-04
Morecambe FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2023-02-28
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-02-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
65%
Exeter City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.