Portsmouth FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 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 | 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 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | 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 ball is rolling at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC are looking to make home advantage count against Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' Aaron Morley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 404 goals from 333 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 13' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. Ricardo gets a Yellow card.
- 18' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
- 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Conor Bradley.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' It’s high time John Mousinho made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 48' Against the run of play, Dion Charles has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 49' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kieran Lee.
- 62' Joe Morrell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 66' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 66 minute. Michael Jacobs leaves to be changed by Dane Scarlett.
- 71' Ronan Curtis was booked on 71.
- 72' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Elias Kachunga comes on to replace Shola Shoretire.
- 73' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 73' Ryley Towler is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Dan Nlundulu. He replaces Dion Charles on 79 minute.
- 82' Joe Pigott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ronan Curtis at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' A stunning finish from Ryley Towler — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 86' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Kieran Lee departs to be replaced by Josh Sheehan.
- 87' The England Colby Bishop breaks the deadlock on 87 minutes. 3-2!
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joe Rafferty.
- Full Time. Portsmouth FC beats Bolton Wanderers FC
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Joe Pigott 82'
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Dane Scarlett 66'
- 1
- 17
- 15
- 16
- 9
- 34
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 82'
- 23
- 26
- 28
- 21
-
19
Dane Scarlett ↑ 66'
- 29
Coach
John Mousinho
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Josh Sheehan 86'
- 22
- 2
- 16
- 5
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Dan Nlundulu 79'
- 18
- 19
- 17
- 21
Bench
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↑ 86'
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 72'
- 23
- 29
- 27
-
11
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 79'
- 28
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 3 |
| Ryley Towler | 2 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Yengi Kusini | 1 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-02-28
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-02-25
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
2023-02-18
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-02-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2023-02-11
Peterborough United FC
0–5
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-02-04
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
50%
Portsmouth FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

