Portsmouth FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Fratton Park.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' George Johnston has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Louis Thompson comes on to replace Ryan Tunnicliffe.
- 45' Ronan Curtis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 51' Goal! John Marquis scores his 95 goal in 235 matches.
- 56' The whistle greets Nathan Delfouneso as he departs to be replaced by Josh Sheehan.
- 61' Mahlon Romeo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' 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.
- 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Will Aimson exits the field as George Johnston enters on 72.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Shaun Williams by Joe Morrell on 78 minute.
- 83' Sean Raggett, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for George Hirst. He replaces John Marquis on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bolton Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 18
- 15
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Joe Morrell 78'
- 8
- 10
-
9
John Marquis ↓ George Hirst 90'
- 16
- 20
- 1
Bench
- 35
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 40'
- 13
- 24
-
21
Joe Morrell ↑ 78'
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 90'
- 27
Coach
Danny Cowley
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 24
- 3
-
23
Lloyd Isgrove ↓ Harry Brockbank 72'
- 20
- 9
- 7
-
15
Will Aimson ↓ George Johnston 72'
- 4
- 5
- 17
Bench
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↑ 56'
- 27
-
21
Harry Brockbank ↑ 72'
- 1
- 29
-
6
George Johnston ↑ 72'
- 25
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Ryley Towler | 2 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Kieran Lee | 1 |
| Eoin Toal | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2021-10-30
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-10-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Gillingham FC
D
2021-10-19
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-10-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–4
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-10-09
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-10-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
47%
Portsmouth FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.