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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Mark Cunliffe
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Barnsley FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nathan Baxter made 13 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' GOAL! Jonathan Russell scores on 15. Assisted by Joshua Earl
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Davis Keillor-Dunn argues furiously but the card stands.
- 25' What a moment for Fabio Jalo! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 35' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 387 goals from 322 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 38' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Dacres-Cogley is withdrawn and Gethin Jones gets his opportunity.
- 39' Alex Murphy gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces George Johnston and will look to change the dynamic.
- 41' The whistle greets Aaron Morley as he departs to be replaced by Jay Matete.
- 46' It is a substitution in Bolton Wanderers FC team. Josh Sheehan is replaced by Kyle Dempsey on 46 minute.
- 51' The 28-year-old Stephen Humphrys has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Kyle Dempsey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
- 66' A moment of madness from Luca Connell on 66 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 67' Corey O'Keeffe is replacing Stephen Humphrys for the Barnsley FC side.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Fabio Jalo makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 71.
- 74' Aaron Collins adds to his 3 season tally! Bolton Wanderers FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Russell argues furiously but the card stands.
- 79' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Kyle Dempsey is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 86' Jonathan Russell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 87' Joshua Earl makes way for Dexter Lembikisa at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Klaidi Lolos. He receives a card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Barry Cotter. He replaces Fabio Jalo on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Barnsley FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| Fabio Jalo | 2 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Donovan Pines | 1 |
| Klaidi Lolos | 1 |
| Ricardo | 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
3 / 4
1.75
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
50%
Barnsley FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.