Bolton Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers displays distinctly better form and statistics this season. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and only 6 losses, while Doncaster Rovers is positioned 17th with a negative -16 goal difference in away matches. Bolton is extremely effective at home, winning 67% of their home fixtures, scoring an average of 1.89 goals, and keeping a clean sheet in 33% of their games. Doncaster struggles on the road, losing 61% of their away matches, scoring a mere 0.89 goals on average, and conceding as many as 1.78 goals per game. The form across the last five matches also favors the hosts (2-3-0 vs 1-1-3), and Bolton holds the edge in ball possession (59% vs 50%) and shot conversion. The disparity in xG values (2.01 vs 1.24 for the visitors) further reinforces the hosts' substantial qualitative supremacy.
Bolton Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bolton Wanderers played against Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Doncaster Rovers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Bolton Wanderers scores 1.49 goals per game and allows 1.03. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.11 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Bolton Wanderers's games and 56% of Doncaster Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 56%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.37 per game. Bolton Wanderers takes 16.8 shots per game, while Doncaster Rovers takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bolton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (21 goals). For Doncaster Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% 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 displays distinctly better form and statistics this season. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins and only 6 losses, while Doncaster Rovers is positioned 17th with a negative -16 goal difference in away matches. Bolton is extremely effective at home, winning 67% of their home fixtures, scoring an average of 1.89 goals, and keeping a clean sheet in 33% of their games. Doncaster struggles on the road, losing 61% of their away matches, scoring a mere 0.89 goals on average, and conceding as many as 1.78 goals per game. The form across the last five matches also favors the hosts (2-3-0 vs 1-1-3), and Bolton holds the edge in ball possession (59% vs 50%) and shot conversion. The disparity in xG values (2.01 vs 1.24 for the visitors) further reinforces the hosts' substantial qualitative supremacy.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.4 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.49 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.11 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
Bolton Wanderers is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.03 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.64 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
Bolton Wanderers scores in 81% of games (30 of 37 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 meczów).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 72% of games (26 of 36 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (10 of 37 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 - Doncaster Rovers
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 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (21 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Doncaster Rovers
* 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 | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.51 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
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 Doncaster Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bolton Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers?
The EFL League One match finished Bolton Wanderers 0:0 Doncaster Rovers. 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 Doncaster Rovers?
Bolton Wanderers score 1.49 goals per game on average and Doncaster Rovers 1.11. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 56% of Doncaster Rovers's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Doncaster Rovers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Bolton Wanderers vs Doncaster Rovers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.