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Bolton vs Oldham

17 October 2020 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton
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Bolton

12
Away

Oldham

Referee: R. Madley

Match Summary

Oldham defeated Bolton 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2016

Bolton vs Oldham Head to Head Results· 4

Bolton and Oldham have met 4 times — Bolton won 3, Oldham won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Bolton leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (10 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–6 in 2025.

3
wins
Drawn
0
·
1
wins
Total goals
13 · 3.3/match
Both scored
1/4 · 25%
Over 2.5
1/4 · 25%

Recent Meetings

11/11/25EFL Trophy
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02/03/21League Two
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15/04/17League One
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15/10/16League One
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Highest-scoring game: 26 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Oldham show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bolton

WWWLDD

Oldham

WLLLLD

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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
0draws2 meetings
Oldham1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Oldham.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 49.8%Draw 27.7%Away 28.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.503.50
Max2.053.833.60
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Bolton · Slight favourite

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 market47.8%25.2%27.0%
Public market46.4%27.2%26.4%
Δ1.4%2.0%0.6%

Bolton vs Oldham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Oldham
Result vs. Market: Bolton (50%)

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:11Oldham
11Shots17
3Shots on target3

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.

2 Mar 202120/212.96/3.50/2.31
17 Oct 202020/212.01/3.61/3.56

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: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026