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

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League One · 2024-25

Rotherham United FC

3 – 1

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Bolton Wanderers FC

Sat 11 Jan 2025 · 12:30 UTC New York Stadium 10,258 HT 45' · FT 45'

Mallik Wilks pen 34' 1–0

Reece James 45+6' 2–0

Sam Nombe 76' 3–0

3–1 86' John McAtee

Cameron Humphreys 15' Y

Y 33' Ricardo Santos

Overview

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Rotherham United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at New York Stadium.

Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Alan Young
Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
Assistant 2 Callum Gough (England)

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

Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Bolton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-11 Rotherham United FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2021-09-18 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC 2019-09-14 Rotherham United FC 6–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2018-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Rotherham United FC 2018-10-20 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
11 Jan	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	3–1	W
04 Jan	Huddersfield Town AFC	A	0–0	D
01 Jan	Lincoln City FC	A	1–0	W
29 Dec	Stockport County FC	H	1–1	D
26 Dec	Wigan Athletic FC	H	0–1	L
21 Dec	Mansfield Town FC	A	0–1	L

Bolton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
11 Jan	Rotherham United FC	A	1–3	L
04 Jan	Exeter City FC	A	2–1	W
01 Jan	Mansfield Town FC	A	1–2	L
29 Dec	Lincoln City FC	H	3–0	W
26 Dec	Barnsley FC	H	1–2	L
20 Dec	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at New York Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
15' Cameron Humphreys was booked on 15.
20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Nombe, as he is very good at scoring at New York Stadium with 10 goals in the last 10 games.
30' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
33' Ricardo Santos is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
34' GOAL! Mallik Wilks fires home to make it 1-0!
39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
49' Bolton Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
51' GOAL! Reece James fires home to make it 2-0!
56' Cameron Humphreys has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
61' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
66' Joel Randall is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
67' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Alexander MacDonald is replaced by Cohen Bramall.
72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Rafferty suffering a number of foals already.
76' What a moment for Sam Nombe! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
81' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
86' What a moment for John McAtee! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
Rotherham United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

8
Sam Nombe
7
Joe Powell
6
Reece James
12
Mallik Wilks
20
Dillon Phillips
2
Joe Rafferty
17
Shaun McWilliams
22
Hakeem Odoffin
14
Alexander MacDonald ↓ Cohen Bramall 67'
16
Zak Jules
24
Cameron Humphreys

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ben Wiles	3
Sam Nombe	2
Will Vaulks	2
Freddie Ladapo	2
Carlton Morris	2
Christian Doidge	1
Reece James	1
Mallik Wilks	1

Head to Head

Rotherham United FC Form

2025-01-11 Rotherham United FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-01-04 Huddersfield Town AFC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2025-01-01 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC W 2024-12-29 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Stockport County FC D 2024-12-26 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-12-21 Mansfield Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2025-01-11 Rotherham United FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2025-01-04 Exeter City FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-01-01 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC W 2024-12-26 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-12-20 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.71 Rotherham United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.07 Bolton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Rotherham United FC53% Draw25% Bolton Wanderers FC22%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.78

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	76%	24%
± 2.5	52%	48%
± 3.5	30%	70%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC

47%

Rotherham United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Rotherham United FC36% Draw45% Bolton Wanderers FC19%

Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.2%

1 – 0

9.8%

2 – 1

9.3%

2 – 0

8.9%

0 – 0

8.1%

1 – 2

5.8%

0 – 1

5.7%

3 – 1

Actual

2 – 2

3 – 0

0 – 2

3.5%

3 – 2

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap	Rotherham United FC covers	Push	Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	16%	72%
-1.5	28%	—	72%
-1	28%	23%	49%
-0.5	51%	—	49%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	14%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet

35% ✓

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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