27 October 2020 at 19:00

10
Full Time
Referee: B. Toner

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bolton1wins
1draws2 meetings
Bradford0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.5

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (33%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 35.1%Draw 29.2%Away 41.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.252.40
Max2.953.602.52
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market33.0%28.4%38.6%
Public market34.0%26.4%39.6%
Δ1.0%2.0%1.0%

Bolton vs Bradford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bolton
Result vs. Market: Bradford (41%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BoltonHalf-time:10Bradford
15Shots11
3Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
06/03/21Bradford1–1Bolton2.62/3.01/2.91
27/10/20Bolton1–0Bradford2.85/3.43/2.44

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bolton

W 23D 10L 13
Over 2.539
Goals scored59

Away Record: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Bolton defeated Bradford 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by N. Delfouneso 13′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bolton had 39% possession while Bradford held 61%. Bolton had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for Bradford. Bolton made 3 substitutions, Bradford made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Bolton and Bradford — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Bolton
Bradford
Kick Off
N. Delfouneso
13′
Half Time
51′Finn Cousin-Dawson
H. BrockbankJ. Mascoll
65′
69′
F. Cousin-DawsonH. Pritchard
A. TutteB. Comley
76′
76′
B. ClarkeA. Samuels
A. GnahouaR. Darcy
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Bolton had 39% possession against Bradford's 61%. Bolton registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Bradford managed 11 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 18–8.

3Shots on Goal2
10Shots off Goal8
15Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox8
6Shots outsidebox3
18Fouls8
2Corner Kicks6
3Offsides5
39%Ball Possession61%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
338Total passes512
247Passes accurate423
73%Passes %83%

Lineups

Bolton lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under I. Evatt, while Bradford deployed a 3-4-1-2 under S. McCall.

Defensive Solidity

Bolton deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Bradford's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bolton field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bradford's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bolton start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Bradford averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Bolton3-4-1-23-4-1-2Bradford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Crellin27Baptiste5Ricardo6Delaney21Brockba.30Kioso18Tutte11Crawford10Sarcevic7Delfoun.24Gnahoua1O'Donne.6O'Connor5Richard.4O'Connor23Wood24Cousin-.2Hosannah8Cooke18Watt10Donalds.16Clarke

Substitutes

Coach: I. Evatt

Substitutes

Coach: S. McCall

BoltonPosition StrengthBradford
Bolton3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperB. Crellin
27DefenderA. Baptiste
5DefenderRicardo
6DefenderR. Delaney
21MidfielderH. Brockbank
30MidfielderP. Kioso
18MidfielderA. Tutte
10MidfielderA. Sarcevic
11ForwardA. Crawford
7ForwardN. Delfouneso
24ForwardA. Gnahoua
Bradford3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperR. O'Donnell
6DefenderA. O'Connor
5DefenderB. Richards-Everton
4DefenderP. O'Connor
23MidfielderC. Wood
24MidfielderF. Cousin-Dawson
2MidfielderB. Hosannah
18MidfielderE. Watt
8ForwardC. Cooke
10ForwardC. Donaldson
16ForwardB. Clarke

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Bradford show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bolton

DWLDWL

Bradford

DDLWWL

Bolton vs Bradford Head to Head Results

Bolton and Bradford have met 6 times — Bolton won 1, Bradford won 1, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (7 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bolton are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2017.

1

Bolton

4

Drawn

1

Bradford

Goals: 7Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (6)

2 Dec 2025Bolton3 – 0Bradford
22 Nov 2025Bolton0 – 0Bradford
6 Mar 2021Bradford1 – 1Bolton
5 Sept 2020Bolton1 – 2Bradford
18 Feb 2017Bradford2 – 2Bolton
24 Sept 2016Bolton0 – 0Bradford
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026