Walsall FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
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Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — FA Cup at Poundland Bescot Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1 Thomas Staten (England)
- Assistant 2 Kevin Morris
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)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history67% Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Walsall FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bolton Wanderers FC that had 314 games and scored 375 goals.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connor Barrett, as he is very good at scoring at Poundland Bescot Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' Charlie Lakin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Stirk on 30 minute.
- 35' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Bolton Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Bolton Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a card for Harry Williams.
- 55' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josh Sheehan on 55.
- 59' What a strike from Liam Gordon! The score is 1-1.
- 59' It’s gonna be a card for Szabolcs Schon.
- 64' 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.
- 68' The Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Arfield departs to be replaced by Aaron Collins.
- 73' 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 Scott Arfield suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Victor Adeboyejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dion Charles on 75 minute.
- 78' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Harry Williams is replaced by Donervon Daniels.
- 79' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Hall is hanging Jack Earing on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 86' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Albert Adomah is replaced by Jamille Matt.
- 90' The referee shows Walsall FC player a card on 90.
- With this win, Walsall FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Walsall FC
Starting XI-
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Albert Adomah ↓ Jamille Matt 86'
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Jack Earing ↓ George Hall 79'
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Ryan Stirk ↓ Charlie Lakin 30'
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Bench-
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Jamille Matt ↑ 86'
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Charlie Lakin ↑ 30'
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Donervon Daniels ↑ 78'
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George Hall ↑ 79'
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Coach Mat SadlerBolton Wanderers FC
Starting XI- 8
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10
Dion Charles ↓ Victor Adeboyejo 75'
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37
Scott Arfield ↓ Aaron Collins 68'
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Klaidi Lolos ↓ John McAtee 68'
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Bench-
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Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 75'
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John McAtee ↑ 68'
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Aaron Collins ↑ 68'
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Coach Ian Evatt -
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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