Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 06 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Morecambe FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium!
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 6' That is a Yellow card for Rotherham United FC. Richard Wood will be fuming at that decision.
- 11' The 28-year-old Oladapo Afolayan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 16' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 387 goals from 322 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 18' Ben Wiles adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 21' The England Ben Wiles breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 0-2!
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Williams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
- 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' A change in the Rotherham United FC ranks — Chiedozie Ogbene exits the field as Wes Harding enters on 46.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Mattock argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' Daniel Barlaser makes way for Jamie Lindsay at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 64' Josh Sheehan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 64.
- 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Josh Sheehan has done his job and it is now time for Kieran Lee to step up.
- 76' Elias Kachunga gets the nod from Bolton Wanderers FC. He replaces Antoni Sarcevic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Will Grigg is replaced by Kieran Sadlier.
- 79' Wes Harding catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 84' Rarmani Edmonds-Green has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Bolton Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
8
Josh Sheehan ↓ Kieran Lee 71'
- 23
- 9
- 2
- 10
- 4
- 5
- 29
- 17
- 6
Bench
-
24
Elias Kachunga ↑ 76'
-
20
Kieran Lee ↑ 71'
- 27
- 7
- 15
- 1
- 25
Coach
Ian Evatt
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 8
- 24
-
9
Will Grigg ↓ Kieran Sadlier 77'
- 18
-
4
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 60'
-
11
Chiedozie Ogbene ↓ Wes Harding 46'
- 23
- 15
- 1
Bench
-
2
Wes Harding ↑ 46'
- 22
- 20
- 31
-
7
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 77'
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 60'
- 19
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Wiles | 3 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Carlton Morris | 2 |
| Sam Nombe | 2 |
| Will Vaulks | 2 |
| Gary O'Neil | 1 |
| Thibaud Verlinden | 1 |
| Jake Hastie | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2021-09-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-09-11
Ipswich Town FC
2–5
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2021-09-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2021-08-28
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2021-08-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
W
2021-08-17
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-09-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-09-14
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2021-09-11
Rotherham United FC
2–4
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2021-08-28
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-08-21
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2021-08-17
Morecambe FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
72%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 23% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.