Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers are displaying significantly better form, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins and only 6 losses this season. The hosts are in excellent shape, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. At home, Bolton are highly effective – with a 67% win rate, 40% clean sheets, and averaging 1.73 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.6. Barnsley fare much worse on the road, with an away record of 23% wins and 38% losses, conceding an average of 1.77 goals and keeping clean sheets in only 8% of their matches. The difference in xG (1.97 for Bolton vs 1.25 for Barnsley) and possession (59% vs 52%) further confirms the hosts' superiority. Considering all these factors, Bolton have a clear advantage and should win this match.
Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bolton Wanderers played against Barnsley in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Barnsley has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bolton Wanderers scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 0.90. Barnsley scores 1.62 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Bolton Wanderers's games and 65% of Barnsley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 65%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.37 per game. Bolton Wanderers takes 16.5 shots per game, while Barnsley takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Barnsley leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bolton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Barnsley, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bolton Wanderers are displaying significantly better form, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins and only 6 losses this season. The hosts are in excellent shape, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. At home, Bolton are highly effective – with a 67% win rate, 40% clean sheets, and averaging 1.73 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.6. Barnsley fare much worse on the road, with an away record of 23% wins and 38% losses, conceding an average of 1.77 goals and keeping clean sheets in only 8% of their matches. The difference in xG (1.97 for Bolton vs 1.25 for Barnsley) and possession (59% vs 52%) further confirms the hosts' superiority. Considering all these factors, Bolton have a clear advantage and should win this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bolton Wanderers | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bolton Wanderers is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.6 pts / game - Barnsley
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Barnsley is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.62 goals / game - Barnsley
Bolton Wanderers is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.65 goals / game - Barnsley
Bolton Wanderers scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 26 meczów).
Barnsley scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
Over / Under - Barnsley
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bolton Wanderers
Barnsley
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Bolton Wanderers | Liga | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 49% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 68% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 81% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bolton Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Barnsley. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley?
The EFL League One match finished Bolton Wanderers 3:2 Barnsley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley?
Bolton Wanderers score 1.27 goals per game on average and Barnsley 1.62. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 65% of Barnsley's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Barnsley 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley?
The statistical background for Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.