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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 |
Season Stats
| Exeter City FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #3 |
| 49 | Points | 75 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 12 / 13 / 21 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 52 | Scored | 70 |
| 61 | Conceded | 52 |
| -9 | GD | +18 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 26% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Exeter City FC are 4th (49 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Exeter City FC to score. At the same time, Bolton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Caldwell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Kevin McDonald has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Exeter City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' Conor Bradley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Josh Sheehan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Randell Williams. He replaces Declan John on 46 minute.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pierce Sweeney is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Exeter City FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Elias Kachunga exits the field as Dan Nlundulu enters on 65.
- 66' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. James Scott is withdrawn and Sonny Cox gets his opportunity.
- 71' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 73' The whistle greets Aaron Morley as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Williams.
- 74' George Thomason gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Josh Sheehan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Mbete-Tatu on 76 minutes.
- 78' Fresh legs for Exeter City FC! Jake Caprice comes on to replace Harry Kite.
- 82' A moment of madness from George Thomason on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 87' 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 Will Aimson suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Dan Nlundulu is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 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 |
| Demetri Mitchell | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Jack Iredale | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 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
3 / 4
1.05
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
69%
Exeter City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.