Bolton
4/6Wins
1.0Goals / game
0.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Bolton’s results
League OneMatchweek 31THE MATCH CENTREBolton vs Barnsley match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
S. Dalby5′
S. Dalby19′
J. McAtee32′
L. Connell57′
A. Phillips60′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
BoltonBarnsley
2.150Expected goals · API-Football0.780
8Shots on target6
23Total Shots10
49%Ball Possession51%
11Corner Kicks1
13Fouls8
3Yellow Cards2
Red Cards
4Goalkeeper Saves5
356Total passes388
264Passes accurate275
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Bolton 0 reported
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Barnsley 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Barnsley
4/9Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Barnsley’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Bolton
6 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game0.5
Games with 3+ goals2 of 6
Both teams scored2 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
Barnsley
9 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals6 of 9
Both teams scored6 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Bolton at home with Barnsley away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:03 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2025/26 · all league matches
BoltonBarnsley
30Matches played26
52Points earned37
14Wins10
1.3Goals scored / match1.7
0.9Goals conceded / match1.7
10Clean sheets2
7Failed to score7
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Bolton at home with Barnsley away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Bolton
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Steven Schumacher
- 1
J. BonhamG - 14
J. Osei-TutuD - 18
E. ToalD - 3
C. Forino-JosephD - 6
G. JohnstonD - 21
E. ErhahonM - 22
K. DempseyM - 15
R. ApterM - 45
J. McAteeM - 35
C. Blackett-TaylorM - 10
S. DalbyF
Substitutes (7)
23 · D. Harrington
4 · X. Simons
20 · I. Cissoko
26 · L. Temple
29 · C. Christie
11 · T. Gale
48 · M. Burstow
Barnsley
Confirmed formation4-4-2Conor Hourihane
- 1
O. GoodmanG - 7
C. O'KeeffeD - 15
E. O'ConnellD - 5
J. ShepherdD - 27
T. WatsonD - 18
S. BanksM - 30
J. BlandM - 48
L. ConnellM - 19
R. ClearyM - 10
D. McGoldrickF - 9
T. BradshawF
Substitutes (7)
51 · K. Flavell
4 · M. Roberts
14 · N. Ogbeta
45 · V. Yoganathan
8 · A. Phillips
6 · M. de Gevigney
22 · P. Kelly
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Bolton
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Bonham | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 42 | — |
| Jordi Osei-Tutu | 70 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 22 | 2 |
| Eoin Toal | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 51 | — |
| Chris Forino | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 35 | 4 |
| George Johnston | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 32 | 3 |
| Ethan Erhahon | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 36 | 5 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 62 | 7.6 | — | 1 | — | 28 | 4 |
| Robert Apter | 81 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| John McAtee | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 2 |
| Corey Blackett-Taylor | 62 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 16 | — |
| Sam Dalby | 90 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21 | — |
| Xavier Simons | 28 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 1 |
| Thierry Gale | 28 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Cyrus Christie | 20 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Mason Burstow | 9 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| David Harrington | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Temple | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim Cissoko | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Barnsley
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Goodman | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Corey O'Keeffe | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 44 | 2 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Jack Shepherd | 90 | 5.7 | — | 0 | — | 54 | 2 |
| Tennai Watson | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Scott Banks | 90 | 6.5 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | — |
| Jonathan Bland | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — |
| Luca Connell | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 2 |
| Reyes Cleary | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 2 |
| David McGoldrick | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Tom Bradshaw | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 | — |
| Maël de Gevigney | 45 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 2 |
| Nathanael Ogbeta | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | — |
| Adam Phillips | 45 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | — |
| Patrick Kelly | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Kieran Flavell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Roberts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vimal Yoganathan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League One table
Current standings · League One: Regular season. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89 | 41 | 48 | 103 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 50 | 40 | 91 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71 | 58 | 13 | 77 | WLWLD |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58 | 51 | 7 | 77 | WDDDL |
| 5 | Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 75 | LDDWL |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 75 | WDWDL |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 74 | WWWDW |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75 | 63 | 12 | 73 | WWDWD |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74 | 64 | 10 | 67 | WLDDD |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 65 | WDWWD |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69 | 58 | 11 | 63 | WLLDL |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 4 | 63 | LDLLL |
| 13 |  Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54 | 65 | -11 | 60 | WWWWL |
| 14 |  Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 69 | -19 | 60 | WDLWW |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68 | 73 | -5 | 59 | LWLLD |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 58 | -9 | 56 | LLDWW |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 54 | DDDWD |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 53 | LDLDL |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51 | 72 | -21 | 53 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59 | 71 | -12 | 52 | DLLDL |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52 | 61 | -9 | 49 | LDDDW |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 42 | LWLLD |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 71 | -30 | 41 | LDLWL |
| 24 |  Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 35 | LLLLL |
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