Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 59 | Points | 75 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 14 / 17 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 68 | Scored | 70 |
| 73 | Conceded | 52 |
| -5 | GD | +18 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 33% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Barnsley FC launch into their encounter with Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' It’s high time Michael Duff made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 11' A moment of madness from Mads Juel Andersen on 11 minutes earns him a Red card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 12' Dion Charles is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 17' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 27' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. James Norwood has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 37' Eoin Toal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Jon Dadi Bodvarsson gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 46' Bradley Collins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Jack Iredale makes way for Gethin Jones at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Fabio Jalo has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Norwood on 66 minute.
- 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is replaced by Amadou Bakayoko on 72 minute.
- 76' Kyle Dempsey is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 76' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Herbie Kane is replaced by Josh Martin.
- 77' The whistle greets Nicky Cadden as he departs to be replaced by Ziyad Larkeche.
- 81' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 81 minute. Conor Bradley leaves to be changed by Kieran Sadlier.
- 82' Poor challenge from George Johnston. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 87' The 26-year-old Liam Kitching has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Eoin Toal will be fuming at that decision.
- Barnsley FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bolton Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 40
-
8
Herbie Kane ↓ Josh Martin 76'
- 24
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ Ziyad Larkeche 77'
- 5
-
9
James Norwood ↓ Fabio Jalo 66'
- 48
- 6
-
33
Matty Wolfe ↓ Josh Benson 66'
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
10
Josh Benson ↑ 66'
-
14
Josh Martin ↑ 76'
-
26
Ziyad Larkeche ↑ 77'
-
29
Fabio Jalo ↑ 66'
- 18
Coach
Michael Duff
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
20
Kieran Lee ↓ Josh Sheehan 81'
- 15
- 22
- 16
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Elias Kachunga 72'
- 18
-
14
Jack Iredale ↓ Gethin Jones 56'
- 6
- 19
-
21
Conor Bradley ↓ Kieran Sadlier 81'
Bench
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↑ 81'
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 72'
-
2
Gethin Jones ↑ 56'
- 4
-
11
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 72'
- 5
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 81'
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| Fabio Jalo | 2 |
| Zac Ashworth | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Randell Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2023-01-02
Barnsley FC
0–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-12-30
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2022-12-27
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
2022-12-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2022-12-10
Shrewsbury Town FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2022-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
68%
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 2
7.3%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.