Football Result

Joshua Dacres-Cogley 66'
Jake Young 76'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
51%
24.9%
24.2%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.5
0.378
Game Stats
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots
14
11
Possession
61%
39%
Fouls
11
12
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
4
4
Team Formations
3-4-1-2
3-4-1-2


Location
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, England
Attendance
20,613
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-04 | Game Summary

In an English League One match at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton Wanderers and Stevenage played to a 1-1 draw. Bolton, the predicted winner with a 51.0% win probability according to pre-game AI analysis, dominated possession with 61%, yet struggled to convert that advantage into goals. Joshua Dacres-Cogley put Bolton ahead in the 66th minute, but Jake Young equalized for Stevenage ten minutes later, securing a point for the visitors.
Bolton had more shots overall (14 to 11), but both teams managed five shots on target, highlighting the goalkeepers' performances. Both sides used a 3-4-1-2 formation, which may have contributed to the balanced nature of the match. The AI's pre-game prediction of a Bolton win proved incorrect, revealing the unpredictability of football despite statistical advantages. Bolton's recent form shows struggles with converting chances into wins, as evidenced by their string of draws and losses in prior matches. Stevenage, similarly, has been inconsistent, mixing wins with losses and draws. This draw continues a trend of tight contests between the two, deviating from their earlier encounter this season where Bolton secured a dominant 4-1 victory. Considering their recent performances, both teams will need to find more consistency if they are to challenge in their upcoming fixtures.