Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Adam Nichole (England)
- Assistant 2 Graeme Fyvie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Crawley Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bolton Wanderers FC and Rotherham United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 11' Assisted by Mallik Wilks with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Nombe makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cameron Dawson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 21' Bolton Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
- 26' Rotherham United FC come into this ranked 14 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 36' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' Josh Dacres-Cogley has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 66' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Josh Dacres-Cogley by Kyle Dempsey on 66 minute.
- 67' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan Hugill is hanging Jack Holmes on the field on 67 minute.
- 69' Hamish Douglas gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Mallik Wilks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Rotherham United 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.
- 76' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — John McAtee exits the field as Carlos Mendes Gomes enters on 76.
- 81' The 24-year-old Louie Sibley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Gethin Jones is withdrawn and Kion Etete gets his opportunity.
- 85' It’s gonna be a card for Nathan Baxter.
- 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Bolton Wanderers FC and Rotherham United FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
-
2
Gethin Jones ↓ Kion Etete 84'
- 16
- 45
- 19
- 14
- 6
-
4
George Thomason ↓ Joel Randall 76'
- 21
- 12
Bench
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 66'
-
31
Joel Randall ↑ 76'
-
7
Carlos Mendes Gomes ↑ 76'
- 20
-
29
Kion Etete ↑ 84'
- 5
- 3
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Hamish Douglas 69'
- 2
- 22
- 24
- 15
- 25
-
23
Jack Holmes ↓ Jordan Hugill 67'
Bench
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 67'
- 20
- 37
-
32
Hamish Douglas ↑ 69'
- 38
- 39
Coach
Matt Hamshaw
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Wiles | 3 |
| Carlton Morris | 2 |
| Sam Nombe | 2 |
| Will Vaulks | 2 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Jake Hastie | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Christian Doidge | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
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
2025-03-11
Bristol Rovers FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2025-04-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-04-05
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2025-04-01
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
2025-03-29
Rotherham United FC
0–4
Crawley Town FC
L
2025-03-18
Rotherham United FC
2–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2025-03-15
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Exeter City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
75%
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
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 24% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.