Oxford United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 13 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 7–2 | W |
| 04 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 6 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 G | |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Kassam Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Oxford United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 9' A goal from the Wales international Billy Bodin! He fires home on 9 to make it 1-0!
- 10' The Wales Declan John breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-1!
- 15' 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.
- 20' The crowd applauds Kieran Lee as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Dempsey steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' Oxford United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 31' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' What composure from Billy Bodin! The Wales international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 37' Jordan Williams needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 39' Marlon Fossey has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
- 44' England international Matt Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Kieran Lee is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 65' Billy Bodin makes way for Marcus McGuane at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 67' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Aaron Morley trudges off to be replaced by Oladapo Afolayan on 67 minutes.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Herbie Kane.
- 74' Oladapo Afolayan was booked on 74.
- 75' Ryan Williams is replacing Gavin Whyte for the Oxford United FC side.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Steve Seddon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is replacing Dion Charles for the Bolton Wanderers FC side.
- 83' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 86' Brilliant from the ! Amadou Bakayoko makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 86.
- 87' Oxford United FC make a change. Steve Seddon trudges off to be replaced by Sam Baldock on 87 minutes.
- Oxford United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bolton Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
23
Billy Bodin ↓ Marcus McGuane 65'
- 26
- 13
- 2
- 8
-
21
Gavin Whyte ↓ Ryan Williams 75'
-
42
Steve Seddon ↓ Sam Baldock 87'
- 10
- 5
- 16
Bench
-
19
Sam Baldock ↑ 87'
- 4
- 11
- 14
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 75'
- 1
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 65'
Coach
Karl Robinson
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Kyle Dempsey 20'
- 2
-
16
Aaron Morley ↓ Oladapo Afolayan 67'
- 4
- 11
- 5
- 10
- 6
- 13
- 19
Bench
-
9
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 78'
- 27
- 15
-
32
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 20'
- 22
-
17
Oladapo Afolayan ↑ 67'
- 14
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Bodin | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| George Thomason | 1 |
| Declan John | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2022-02-12
Oxford United FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2022-02-08
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2022-02-05
Oxford United FC
3–2
Portsmouth FC
W
2022-02-01
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2022-01-29
Gillingham FC
2–7
Oxford United FC
W
2021-12-04
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2022-02-12
Oxford United FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-02-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2022-02-05
Morecambe FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-01-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
6–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2021-11-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Cheltenham Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.49
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
66%
Oxford United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.