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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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 |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Barnsley FC launch into their encounter with Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Amadou Bakayoko is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 11' A moment of madness from Mads Juel Andersen on 11 minutes earns him a Red card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 12' The Northern Ireland forward Dion Charles breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
- 17' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 389 games and scored 501 goals.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Trafford made 438 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 41' Goal! Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scores his 30 goal in 382 matches.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 56' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Jack Iredale is replaced by Gethin Jones on 56 minute.
- 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 66' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 66 minute. James Norwood leaves to be changed by Fabio Jalo.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' The whistle greets Jon Dadi Bodvarsson as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Bakayoko.
- 76' Brilliant from the midfielder! Kyle Dempsey makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 76.
- 76' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Martin is hanging Herbie Kane on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' Ziyad Larkeche is replacing Nicky Cadden for the Barnsley FC side.
- 81' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kieran Sadlier is hanging Conor Bradley on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Johnston.
- 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ian Evatt will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Bolton Wanderers FC. Eoin Toal will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 0-3.
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 |
| Randell Williams | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Donovan Pines | 1 |
| Klaidi Lolos | 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
1 / 4
1.19
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
65%
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.