Wrexham AFC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Daniel Guest (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Mansfield Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Crawley Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Stevenage FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Feb | Crawley Town FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 01 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bolton Wanderers FC get us underway at Racecourse Ground.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Racecourse Ground. Wrexham AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matty James on 13.
- 18' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 28' 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 George Dobson suffering a number of foals already.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Wrexham AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' It looks surprising Wrexham AFC does not make any changes. Jordi Osei-Tutu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. George Dobson is booked for Wrexham AFC — card on 58.
- 62' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Murphy departs to be replaced by Carlos Mendes Gomes.
- 67' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 394 goals from 326 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Jordi Osei-Tutu is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 68.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Josh Dacres-Cogley. He receives a card.
- 73' The crowd applauds Ryan Longman as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Barnett steps in for Wrexham AFC.
- 74' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. John McAtee trudges off to be replaced by Joel Randall on 74 minutes.
- 79' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bolton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' Fresh legs for Wrexham AFC! Elliot Lee comes on to replace Oliver Rathbone.
- 87' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! George Thomason comes on to replace Josh Sheehan.
- 90' Poor challenge from Will Forrester. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 16
- 5
- 15
- 28
-
20
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Elliot Lee 85'
- 6
- 4
-
47
Ryan Longman ↓ Ryan Barnett 73'
- 1
- 23
Bench
- 7
- 11
- 24
- 26
- 21
-
29
Ryan Barnett ↑ 73'
-
38
Elliot Lee ↑ 85'
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ George Thomason 87'
- 16
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Joel Randall 74'
- 19
- 20
- 14
- 6
-
23
Szabolcs Schon ↓ Eoin Toal 62'
- 15
- 12
- 3
Bench
- 21
-
31
Joel Randall ↑ 74'
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 62'
-
18
Eoin Toal ↑ 62'
- 28
-
4
George Thomason ↑ 87'
- 17
H2H
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2025-03-01
Wrexham AFC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2025-02-22
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2025-02-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2025-02-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
4–3
Crawley Town FC
W
2025-02-01
Reading FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-01-28
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–1
Northampton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Wrexham AFC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
69%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
64%
Wrexham AFC or Bolton Wanderers FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
1.9%
3 – 1
1.9%
0 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 21% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 20% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.