Exeter City and Bolton Wanderers face each other on Saturday 02.28.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Exeter City's home ground, the St. James' Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Grecians and The Trotters, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for The Grecians vs The Trotters
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Bolton Wanderers Win
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Exeter City preview
Exeter City heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 32 matches, The Grecians secured 11 victories, 8 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.28 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Grecians's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Exeter City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 37 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.16 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jayden Wareham, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ilmari Niskanen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Exeter City has conceded 34 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.06 per game) and 54 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.35 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Bolton Wanderers preview
Bolton Wanderers comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 15 victories, 13 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 14 draws, and 8 losses.
The Trotters's attack has been highly effective, scoring 63 goals during this period. Of that total, 45 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.32 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
The Wanderers's offensive system is led by Mason Burstow, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Amario Cozier-Duberry. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 0.97 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.05 per match.
Head to head: Exeter City vs Bolton Wanderers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Exeter City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
1.28 |
| Home | D D L W W |
1.67 |
| Away | D D D W D |
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 47% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.27 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 1.4 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 0.87 | 1.24 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 33% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 47% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 27% | 41% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 47% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.5 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.03 | 1.59 |
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W W |
1.71 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.24 |
| Away | D D W D W |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 65% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.82 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.97 | 0.76 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 59% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 18% | 24% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 71% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 2.02 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.98 | 1.18 |
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