Bolton v Mansfield Match Report & Stats: 3-1 – Wanderers Overcome Early Setback to Secure Win
December 3, 2024 at 11:30 pm GMT+0
| Competition | EFL League One |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 December 2024 |
| Teams | Bolton v Mansfield |
| Final Score | Bolton 3-1 Mansfield |
Bolton v Mansfield Match Report
Bolton showed resilience and class to overturn a first-half deficit and claim a 3-1 victory over Mansfield at the University of Bolton Stadium. Despite an early strike from Mansfield’s Hiram Boateng, the home side rallied in the second half, with goals from Dion Charles, Victor Adeboyejo, and John McAtee sealing a commanding win.
Ian Evatt’s side dominated possession and created numerous chances, particularly in the second period. The visitors, reduced to 10 men late in the match, struggled to cope with Bolton’s relentless pressure.
The result bolsters Bolton's push towards the playoff spots, while Mansfield remain mired in inconsistency, missing the presence of injured striker Lee Gregory. Bolton satisfied the odds, playing as 4/5 favorites on top UK betting sites.
Key Moments
First Half
- 34' – Goal! Mansfield 1-0 Bolton: Hiram Boateng opened the scoring for Mansfield, capitalising on a precise pass from Lucas Akins.
Second Half
- 70' - Hiram Boateng was sent off, hurting Mansfield's hopes of a victory
- 75' – Goal! Bolton 1-1 Mansfield: Dion Charles levelled the score, finishing a fine assist from McAtee.
- 80' – Goal! Bolton 2-1 Mansfield: Victor Adeboyejo fired home a low cross from Osei-Tutu, completing the comeback.
- 85' – Goal! Bolton 3-1 Mansfield: John McAtee added a third with a well-placed shot from the edge of the area.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Bolton | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.32 | 0.57 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goal Attempts | 14 | 8 |
| Shots on Goal | 8 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 68% |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Lineups
Bolton (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper: Baxter
- Defenders: Jones, Santos, Johnston
- Midfielders: Dacres-Cogley, Matete, Sheehan, Schon
- Forwards: McAtee, Adeboyejo, Collins
Substitutes Used: Charles, Osei-Tutu, Lolos, Williams, Sharples Ahmed
Mansfield (4-3-1-2)
- Goalkeeper: Pym
- Defenders: Bowery, Hewitt, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy
- Midfielders: Baccus, Reed, Boateng, Evans
- Forwards: Akins, Maris
Substitutes Used: Flint, Lewis, McLaughlin, Waine, Kilgour
Pre-Match Tips Evaluation
- Bolton win to nil – ❌
Mansfield’s early goal ruled out the “win to nil” bet, despite Bolton's eventual dominance. - Bolton’s Strength Against Weaker Sides – ✅
Bolton showcased their quality, especially in the second half, to comfortably dispatch a struggling Mansfield. - Mansfield’s Struggles Without Gregory – ✅
The visitors lacked a cutting edge, reinforcing how crucial Gregory’s presence is to their attacking threat.
Bolton's clinical second-half display highlighted their playoff ambitions, while Mansfield must quickly find solutions to arrest their poor league form.
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