Wigan Athletic FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at The Brick Community Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Farai Hallam (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Matthew Sowerby (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Stockport County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Wigan Athletic FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 75 |
| 1 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 2 | Scored | 70 |
| 3 | Conceded | 52 |
| -1 | GD | +18 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 0% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC are 25th (0 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Wigan Athletic FC get us underway at The Brick Community Stadium.
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Wigan Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harry McHugh on 24.
- 27' Owen Dale has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wigan Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' Jordi Osei-Tutu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Jonny Smith is withdrawn and Joseph Hungbo gets his opportunity.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dale Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at The Brick Community Stadium with 4 goals in the last 3 games.
- 64' Poor challenge from Scott Smith. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 65' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Will Aimson gets a card.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Maleace Asamoah catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 72.
- 77' Wigan Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 79' Ronan Darcy is replacing Oliver Norburn for the Wigan Athletic FC side.
- 81' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Aaron Collins has done his job and it is now time for Jay Matete to step up.
- 86' Wigan Athletic FC currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Szabolcs Schon comes on to replace Jordi Osei-Tutu.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Callum McManaman argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Gethin Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces John McAtee on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Bolton Wanderers FC beats Wigan Athletic FC
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
25
Oliver Norburn ↓ Ronan Darcy 79'
- 11
- 15
- 24
- 1
- 21
-
18
Jonny Smith ↓ Joseph Hungbo 54'
- 23
- 28
- 37
Bench
- 2
- 20
- 6
-
10
Ronan Darcy ↑ 79'
-
44
Joseph Hungbo ↑ 54'
- 12
- 19
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Gethin Jones 90'
-
19
Aaron Collins ↓ Jay Matete 81'
- 31
- 14
- 6
- 4
- 21
- 15
- 12
Bench
-
2
Gethin Jones ↑ 90'
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 81'
- 20
- 29
-
28
Jay Matete ↑ 81'
-
23
Szabolcs Schon ↑ 88'
- 3
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James McClean | 3 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 3 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Will Buckley | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Will Grigg | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2025-04-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-29
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2025-03-15
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2025-03-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2025-03-04
Mansfield Town FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2025-03-01
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2025-04-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2025-03-29
Blackpool FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Stockport County FC
L
2025-03-11
Bristol Rovers FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-08
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2025-03-04
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–1
Birmingham City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.12
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
67%
Wigan Athletic FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 3
3.7%
0 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.