Walsall FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — FA Cup at Poundland Bescot Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1 Thomas Staten (England)
- Assistant 2 Kevin Morris
4 games this season
🟨 7.3/game
⚽ 23.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Dec | Alfreton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Alfreton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Sheppey United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Leicester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Walsall FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Poundland Bescot Stadium that hosts another battle between Walsall FC and Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Liam Gordon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 12 appearances.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Walsall FC make a change. Ryan Stirk trudges off to be replaced by Charlie Lakin on 30 minutes.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Walsall FC that had 65 games and scored 67 goals.
- 40' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Nathan Lowe, a England forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jamie Jellis suffering a number of foals already.
- 53' It’s gonna be a card for Harry Williams.
- 55' Josh Sheehan does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 59' Magnificent from Liam Gordon! That is 1 goals in 12 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Szabolcs Schon on 59.
- 64' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Aaron Collins on, Scott Arfield off on 68 minutes.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Walsall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' Victor Adeboyejo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dion Charles at the 75 minute mark.
- 78' Donervon Daniels gets the nod from Walsall FC. He replaces Harry Williams and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' The Walsall FC bench stirs into life. Jack Earing is withdrawn and George Hall gets his opportunity.
- 84' Both keepers have barely been tested. Walsall FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' Another change for Walsall FC made on 86 minute. Albert Adomah leaves to be changed by Jamille Matt.
- 90' Jamille Matt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- With this win, Walsall FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Albert Adomah ↓ Jamille Matt 86'
-
17
Jack Earing ↓ George Hall 79'
- 3
- 21
-
25
Ryan Stirk ↓ Charlie Lakin 30'
- 24
- 26
- 7
- 2
- 1
- 22
Bench
-
9
Jamille Matt ↑ 86'
-
8
Charlie Lakin ↑ 30'
-
5
Donervon Daniels ↑ 78'
- 12
- 39
-
20
George Hall ↑ 79'
- 11
- 4
Coach
Mat Sadler
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 27
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 75'
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Aaron Collins 68'
- 20
- 6
- 28
- 23
- 15
-
17
Klaidi Lolos ↓ John McAtee 68'
- 12
Bench
-
9
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 75'
- 41
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 68'
-
19
Aaron Collins ↑ 68'
- 5
- 52
- 48
- 55
- 42
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 3 |
| Mark Beevers | 1 |
| Clayton Donaldson | 1 |
| Jon Guthrie | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
| Liam Gordon | 1 |
| Jamie Jellis | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-11-02
Walsall FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-10-29
Stevenage FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-10-26
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2024-10-22
Birmingham City FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-10-19
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2024-10-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.51
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
59%
Walsall FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.