Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
07/02/2026 at 10:01 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 31
  • Referee: Oldham S. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.460.49
Ball possession
48%52%
Total shots
2310
Shots on target
86
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
111
Passes
74% (264/356)71% (275/388)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
2.460.49
xG on target (xGOT)
2.600.81
Total shots
2310
Shots on target
86
Shots off target
72
Blocked shots
82
Shots inside the box
195
Shots outside the box
45
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
111
Touches in opposition box
4316
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
11
Free kicks
813
Passes
74% (264/356)71% (275/388)
Long passes
49% (38/77)30% (22/73)
Passes in final third
62% (62/100)56% (55/99)
Crosses
35% (9/26)36% (4/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.540.47
Throw ins
2032
Fouls
138
Tackles
64% (14/22)58% (7/12)
Duels won
7450
Clearances
2018
Interceptions
154
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
45
xGOT faced
0.812.60
Goals prevented
-1.19-0.40

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (3 - 0)
  • 5', 1 - 0, Dalby S. , Dempsey K. (A),
  • 19', 2 - 0, Dalby S. ,
  • 29', Dempsey K. 🟨,
  • 32', 3 - 0, McAtee J. , Dalby S. (A),
  • 45+2', Forino-Joseph C. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 2)
  • 46', Cleary R. , Phillips A. ,
  • 46', McGoldrick D. , Kelly P. ,
  • 46', O'Connell E. , de Gevigney M. ,
  • 46', Watson T. , Ogbeta N. ,
  • 57', 3 - 1, Connell L. , Banks S. (A),
  • 60', 3 - 2, Phillips A. , Banks S. (A),
  • 62', Dempsey K. , Simons X. ,
  • 62', Blackett-Taylor C. , Gale T. ,
  • 70', Osei-Tutu J. , Christie C. ,
  • 77', Johnston G. 🟨,
  • 79', Bland J. 🟨,
  • 81', Apter R. , Burstow M. ,
  • 88', Shepherd J. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Bolton Wanderers
57.7%
Draw
23.1%
Barnsley
19.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
56.5% 23.8% 19.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

60.4% 22.3% 18.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Bolton Wanderers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.2%)
  • Barnsley has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bolton Wanderers than the current prediction. (+2.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (-0.7%)
  • Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.64
    (1.63)
    4.07
    (3.86)
    4.86
    (4.65)
    6.3%
    (9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Bolton Wanderers will win (4 of 5 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 44.94%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Bolton Wanderers will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 14).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 1.
    • Bolton has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Barnsley's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Barnsley may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Bolton is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Bolton: Cozier-Duberry A. (Inactive) Forss M. (Inactive) Sheehan J. (Inactive) Taylor R. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Barnsley: Gent G. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Bolton: Kenny J. (Calf Injury)
    • We predict that Bolton will win today's game, with odds of 1.66.
    • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 7 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 28:24. (average 1.5:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Bolton won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:11. (average 1.2:1.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley were as follows:
    16.08.2025 Barnsley - Bolton Wanderers 1:1
    12.04.2025 Barnsley - Bolton Wanderers 4:1
    26.12.2024 Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley 1:2
    07.05.2024 Bolton Wanderers - Barnsley 2:3
    03.05.2024 Barnsley - Bolton Wanderers 1:3
    Latest results of Bolton Wanderers
    Latest results of Barnsley
    27.01.2026 Cardiff City - Barnsley 4:0
    24.01.2026 Reading - Barnsley 2:2
    17.01.2026 Barnsley - Blackpool 2:1
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two