Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Sat 12 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium 13,685 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonathan Russell 15' 1–0
Fabio Jalo 25' 2–0
Fabio Jalo 71' 3–0
3–1 74' Aaron Collins
Jonathan Russell 86' 4–1
Davis Keillor-Dunn 22' Y
Luca Connell 66' Y
Jonathan Russell 74' Y
Y 85' Kyle Dempsey
Y 90' Klaidi Lolos

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.

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 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

3
4
2
Barnsley FC 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-12 Barnsley FC 4–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-03-05 Barnsley FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-02-03 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-01-02 Barnsley FC 0–3 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 5th (75 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Oakwell Stadium as Barnsley FC face off against Bolton Wanderers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' The Jamaica Jonathan Russell breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 1-0!
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 22' Poor challenge from Davis Keillor-Dunn. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fabio Jalo makes it 2-0.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 38' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Josh Dacres-Cogley is replaced by Gethin Jones on 38 minute.
  • 39' The supporters are chanting for Alex Murphy. He replaces George Johnston on 39 minute.
  • 41' Jay Matete is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aaron Morley at the 41 minute mark.
  • 46' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Sheehan is withdrawn and Kyle Dempsey gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Barnsley FC currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 66' The referee has no hesitation. Luca Connell is booked for Barnsley FC — card on 66.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Stephen Humphrys as he leaves the pitch. Corey O'Keeffe steps in for Barnsley FC.
  • 71' Fabio Jalo makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Barnsley FC are in front.
  • 74' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 74' A moment of madness from Jonathan Russell on 74 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Thomason, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 85' Kyle Dempsey catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 85.
  • 86' Jonathan Russell makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Barnsley FC are in front.
  • 87' Dexter Lembikisa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joshua Earl at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' Klaidi Lolos was booked on 90.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Fabio Jalo is replaced by Barry Cotter on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bolton Wanderers FC.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Conor Hourihane

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Schumacher

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jon Daði Boðvarsson 2
Adam Phillips 2
Jonathan Russell 2
Fabio Jalo 2
Victor Adeboyejo 1
Randell Williams 1
John McAtee 1
Donovan Pines 1

Head to Head

2025-04-12 Barnsley FC 4–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-03-05 Barnsley FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC 2024-02-03 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 2023-01-02 Barnsley FC 0–3 Bolton Wanderers FC

Barnsley FC Form

2025-04-12 Barnsley FC 4–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-04-05 Birmingham City FC 6–2 Barnsley FC L 2025-04-01 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC L 2025-03-29 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2025-03-15 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L

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
3 / 4
1.83 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC46% Draw24% Bolton Wanderers FC30%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
54%
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC33% Draw41% Bolton Wanderers FC26%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 19% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.