Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Mark Cunliffe
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 01 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Stockport County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 75 |
| 1 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 19 / 18 / 9 |
| 0 | Scored | 70 |
| 1 | Conceded | 52 |
| -1 | GD | +18 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 0% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Barnsley FC gets underway.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' A goal from the Jamaica international Jonathan Russell! He fires home on 15 to make it 1-0!
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fabio Jalo makes it 2-0.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Josh Dacres-Cogley is replaced by Gethin Jones on 38 minute.
- 39' George Johnston makes way for Alex Murphy at the 39 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 41' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 41 minute. Aaron Morley leaves to be changed by Jay Matete.
- 46' The crowd applauds Josh Sheehan as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Dempsey steps in for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marc Roberts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gethin Jones, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' Cape Verde Islands international Ricardo Santos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Connell argues furiously but the card stands.
- 67' Corey O'Keeffe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen Humphrys at the 67 minute mark.
- 71' What a moment for Fabio Jalo! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aaron Collins makes it 3-1.
- 74' It’s gonna be a card for Jonathan Russell.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Kyle Dempsey argues furiously but the card stands.
- 86' Jonathan Russell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Barnsley FC make a change. Joshua Earl trudges off to be replaced by Dexter Lembikisa on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Klaidi Lolos is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 90.
- 90' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Barry Cotter is hanging Fabio Jalo on the field on 90 minute.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
32
Joshua Earl ↓ Dexter Lembikisa 87'
- 44
- 21
- 8
- 48
- 40
- 3
-
11
Fabio Jalo ↓ Barry Cotter 90'
- 51
- 30
Bench
-
2
Barry Cotter ↑ 90'
- 50
-
7
Corey O'Keeffe ↑ 67'
- 14
-
20
Dexter Lembikisa ↑ 87'
- 33
- 27
Coach
Conor Hourihane
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Kyle Dempsey 46'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↓ Jay Matete 41'
- 45
- 19
- 14
-
6
George Johnston ↓ Alex Murphy 39'
- 4
- 21
- 12
-
5
Ricardo Santos ↓ Klaidi Lolos 67'
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 46'
-
2
Gethin Jones ↑ 38'
- 7
- 20
-
28
Jay Matete ↑ 41'
-
17
Klaidi Lolos ↑ 67'
-
3
Alex Murphy ↑ 39'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| Fabio Jalo | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Zac Ashworth | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2025-04-12
Barnsley FC
4–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-04-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2025-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2025-04-01
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2025-03-29
Blackpool FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Stockport County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.1
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
62%
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

