Bolton Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
- Assistant 2 Hristo Karaivanov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #28 |
| 75 | Points | 0 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 19 / 18 / 9 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 70 | Scored | 0 |
| 52 | Conceded | 1 |
| +18 | GD | -1 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 41% | Win % | 0% |
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
Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts). Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at University of Bolton Stadium as Bolton Wanderers FC face off against Barnsley FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' It’s gonna be a card for Mael de Gevigney.
- 5' A goal from the Jamaica international Devante Cole! He fires home on 5 to make it 0-1!
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 18.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 35' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 35.
- 40' 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.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Williams is booked for Barnsley FC — card on 47.
- 52' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' Fresh legs for Bolton Wanderers FC! Jon Bodvarsson comes on to replace Victor Adeboyejo.
- 64' Zac Ashworth does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 68' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Calvin Ramsay is hanging Caleb Taylor on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' England international Herbie Kane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Josh Sheehan exits the field as Aaron Morley enters on 74.
- 79' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 81' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Conor Grant comes on to replace Herbie Kane.
- 84' Kyle Dempsey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Devante Cole. He receives a card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Aaron Morley 74'
- 14
- 22
-
10
Dion Charles ↓ Aaron Collins 63'
- 18
- 3
- 19
-
21
Caleb Taylor ↓ Calvin Ramsay 68'
- 26
- 12
Bench
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 74'
-
28
Aaron Collins ↑ 63'
- 7
-
20
Calvin Ramsay ↑ 68'
- 35
- 17
-
9
Jon Bodvarsson ↑ 63'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
-
17
Barry Cotter ↓ Corey O'Keeffe 68'
- 43
-
8
Herbie Kane ↓ Conor Grant 81'
- 1
- 45
- 7
- 30
- 48
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 9
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↑ 68'
- 5
-
11
Conor Grant ↑ 81'
- 36
- 3
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-02-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2024-01-27
Carlisle United FC
1–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2024-01-20
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-01-16
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Luton Town FC
L
2024-01-07
Luton Town FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Barnsley FC
50%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Barnsley FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.1%
1 – 0
21.8%
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 2
2.3%
0 – 2
1.8%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 29% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 10% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
64%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.