Northampton Town FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Corlett (England)
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Ross Murphy (England)
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Crawley Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Reading FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 14 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 31 Aug | Exeter City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Northampton Town FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #3 |
| 35 | Points | 75 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 9 / 8 / 29 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 39 | Scored | 70 |
| 74 | Conceded | 52 |
| -35 | GD | +18 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 20% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Northampton Town FC are 7th (35 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Northampton Town FC and Bolton Wanderers FC is underway.
- 5' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 6' A goal from the England international John McAtee! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 10' Northampton Town FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 10.
- 15' The 27-year-old George Johnston has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' It’s gonna be a card for George Thomason.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 23' The England George Thomason breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 0-2!
- 28' 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.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Szabolcs Schon on 33 minutes.
- 37' Northampton Town FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 52' Luke Mbete-Tatu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Eoin Toal gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 62' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Tariqe Fosu-Henry departs to be replaced by Tom Eaves.
- 67' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a card on 67.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Liam McCarron. He replaces Samy Chouchane on 68 minute.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Scott Arfield. He replaces Kyle Dempsey on 75 minute.
- 78' Northampton Town FC make a change. Luke Mbete-Tatu trudges off to be replaced by Aaron McGowan on 78 minutes.
- 82' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Randell Williams is hanging Szabolcs Schon on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Dion Charles! He fires home on 83 to make it 0-4!
- 87' Mitch Pinnock has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 90' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bolton Wanderers FC players.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 18
-
19
Tyler Roberts ↓ Jordan Willis 78'
- 5
- 4
- 1
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Sam Hoskins 62'
-
21
Luke Mbete-Tatu ↓ Aaron McGowan 78'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu-Henry ↓ Tom Eaves 62'
- 10
-
30
Samy Chouchane ↓ Liam McCarron 68'
Bench
- 8
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 62'
-
7
Sam Hoskins ↑ 62'
-
17
Liam McCarron ↑ 68'
-
6
Jordan Willis ↑ 78'
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↑ 78'
- 13
Coach
Jon Brady
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Scott Arfield 75'
- 45
- 19
- 18
- 6
-
4
George Thomason ↓ Jay Matete 75'
- 23
- 12
- 5
Bench
- 9
-
27
Randell Williams ↑ 82'
- 10
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 75'
- 20
-
28
Jay Matete ↑ 75'
- 17
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| George Thomason | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Randell Williams | 1 |
| Liam Shaw | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | 1 |
| Kieron Bowie | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-10-01
Northampton Town FC
2–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-09-28
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Mansfield Town FC
L
2024-09-21
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–3
Northampton Town FC
W
2024-09-14
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-08-31
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-08-24
Barnsley FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-10-01
Northampton Town FC
2–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-09-28
Crawley Town FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-09-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–2
Reading FC
W
2024-09-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–4
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2024-08-31
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Exeter City FC
L
2024-08-24
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 57%
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
Northampton Town FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
79%
Northampton Town FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 3
6.6%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.