Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Portsmouth FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Tue 28 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Fratton Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 13' Ricardo
Y 27' Conor Bradley
Y 57' Kieran Lee
Ronan Curtis 71' Y
Y 73' Eoin Toal
Joe Rafferty 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Fratton Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

5
2
1
Portsmouth FC 8 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-01-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Portsmouth FC 2022-04-05 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2021-10-30 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC 2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
  • 5' Dan Nlundulu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 13' Poor challenge from Ricardo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 23' 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.
  • 27' Controversy at the stadium! Conor Bradley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 47' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 48' What a strike from Dion Charles! The score is 0-1.
  • 49' Dion Charles has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kieran Lee on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 376 games and scored 532 goals.
  • 66' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Dane Scarlett on, Michael Jacobs off on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Poor challenge from Ronan Curtis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 72' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Shola Shoretire trudges off to be replaced by Elias Kachunga on 72 minutes.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Eoin Toal. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' Brilliant from the ! Ryley Towler makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 73.
  • 78' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josh Sheehan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 79' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Dion Charles has done his job and it is now time for Dan Nlundulu to step up.
  • 82' Ronan Curtis makes way for Joe Pigott at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
  • 84' A goal from the England international Ryley Towler! He fires home on 84 to make it 2-2!
  • 86' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Josh Sheehan comes on to replace Kieran Lee.
  • 87' Colby Bishop makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Joe Rafferty will be fuming at that decision.
  • Bolton Wanderers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 3
Ryley Towler 2
Kieran Lee 1
Eoin Toal 1
Conor Shaughnessy 1
Brett Pitman 1
Yengi Kusini 1
Christian Burgess 1

Head to Head

2023-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2023-01-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Portsmouth FC 2022-04-05 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2021-10-30 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC 2020-01-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Portsmouth FC Form

2023-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2023-02-25 Portsmouth FC 4–0 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-02-18 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2023-02-14 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Burton Albion FC W 2023-02-11 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2023-02-04 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D

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

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC50% Draw26% Bolton Wanderers FC24%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
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

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC33% Draw47% Bolton Wanderers FC20%
Actual: 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.