Saturday , 14 November 2026

Exeter City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Exeter City FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Sat 4 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC St. James Park 6,353 HT 45' · FT 45'
Demetri Mitchell 54' 1–0
1–1 88' Aaron Collins
1–2 90+1' Aaron Morley
Y 22' Szabolcs Schon
Y 51' George Thomason
Y 62' Randell Williams
Jake Richards 63' Y
Y 81' John McAtee
Jack McMillan 90' Y
Y 90' Will Forrester

Overview

Match Preview

Exeter City FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at St. James Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
  • Assistant 1 Dean Treleaven
  • Assistant 2 Kevin Morris
7 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 10.6 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 14 26
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Plymouth Argyle FC 14 23
6 Reading FC 14 22
7 Bradford City AFC 13 22
8 Cambridge United FC 14 21
9 Sheffield Wednesday FC 13 20
10 Leicester City FC 13 19
11 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
12 Milton Keynes Dons FC 13 18
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 14 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 Notts County FC 12 14
18 AFC Wimbledon 13 13
19 Blackpool FC 12 12
20 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
21 Wigan Athletic FC 14 11
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 12 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
1
6
Exeter City FC 8 games · Avg 3.5 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-04 Exeter City FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-08-31 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Exeter City FC 2024-03-09 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-11-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 7–0 Exeter City FC 2023-04-07 Exeter City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
01 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Crawley Town FC H 4–4 D
26 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 3–1 W
21 Dec Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
14 Dec Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Exeter City FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Mansfield Town FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Lincoln City FC H 3–0 W
26 Dec Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
20 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
14 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Exeter City FC launch into their encounter with Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 5' Randell Williams needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' 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 Jack McMillan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' That is a card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Szabolcs Schon will be fuming at that decision.
  • 27' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 42' Exeter City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
  • 47' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 51' It’s gonna be a card for George Thomason.
  • 54' GOAL! Demetri Mitchell fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Randell Williams.
  • 63' That is a card for Exeter City FC. Jake Richards will be fuming at that decision.
  • 64' Jack Aitchison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vincent Harper at the 64 minute mark.
  • 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' Dion Charles is replacing Klaidi Lolos for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
  • 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 81' A moment of madness from John McAtee on 81 minutes earns him a card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
  • 83' Another change for Exeter City FC made on 83 minute. Caleb Watts leaves to be changed by Millenic Alli.
  • 86' George Thomason makes way for Jay Matete at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 88' Aaron Collins makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Bolton Wanderers FC are in front.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jack McMillan.
  • 90' Patrick Jones is replacing Jake Richards for the Exeter City FC side.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 3
Conor Bradley 2
Edmond-Paris Maghoma 2
Sonny Cox 2
Millenic Alli 1
Aaron Morley 1
Aaron Collins 1
Victor Adeboyejo 1

Head to Head

2025-01-04 Exeter City FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-08-31 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Exeter City FC 2024-03-09 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-11-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 7–0 Exeter City FC 2023-04-07 Exeter City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Exeter City FC Form

2025-01-04 Exeter City FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2025-01-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–1 Exeter City FC L 2024-12-29 Exeter City FC 4–4 Crawley Town FC D 2024-12-26 Exeter City FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-12-21 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Exeter City FC W 2024-12-14 Exeter City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2025-01-04 Exeter City FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-01-01 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC W 2024-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-12-20 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-12-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Wigan Athletic FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39 Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Exeter City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC33% Draw28% Bolton Wanderers FC39%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Exeter City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
67%
Exeter City FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC25% Draw45% Bolton Wanderers FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC

Handicap Exeter City FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.