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 0 games · 0 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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' 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.
- 9' Against the run of play, Billy Bodin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 10' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Declan John makes it 1-1.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' Kyle Dempsey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kieran Lee at the 20 minute mark.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Poor challenge from Elliott Moore. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Bolton Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' Billy Bodin does the damage! The net is bulging and Oxford United FC surge ahead!
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' A stunning finish from Marlon Fossey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' George Johnston, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Marcus McGuane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Billy Bodin on 65 minute.
- 67' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Aaron Morley is replaced by Oladapo Afolayan on 67 minute.
- 70' Poor challenge from Herbie Kane. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 74' A moment of madness from Oladapo Afolayan on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Gavin Whyte is replaced by Ryan Williams.
- 76' Steve Seddon is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 78' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on, Dion Charles off on 78 minutes.
- 83' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Amadou Bakayoko has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 87' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Sam Baldock on, Steve Seddon off on 87 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bolton Wanderers FC players.
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 |
| Declan John | 1 |
| Nathanael Ogbeta | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Josh Dacres-Cogley | 1 |
| Marlon Fossey | 1 |
| Ciaron Brown | 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.

