Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers presents a decisive advantage as the host with an impressive record of 67% home wins and a +15 goal difference. The home side dominates in possession (59%), shot accuracy (5.83 on target per match), and xG (2.07 vs 0.9), demonstrating their offensive strength. Northampton Town records very poor results on the road with a 64% loss rate, only 27% wins, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 45% of away matches, and their average xG (1.07) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.64). The form of both teams in the last five matches (Bolton: 1.4 PPG vs Northampton: 0.8 PPG) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all statistics, a victory for Bolton Wanderers is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bolton Wanderers played against Northampton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Northampton Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bolton Wanderers scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 0.96. Northampton Town scores 0.96 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Bolton Wanderers's games and 39% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 39%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.11 per game. Bolton Wanderers takes 17.2 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bolton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Northampton Town, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 presents a decisive advantage as the host with an impressive record of 67% home wins and a +15 goal difference. The home side dominates in possession (59%), shot accuracy (5.83 on target per match), and xG (2.07 vs 0.9), demonstrating their offensive strength. Northampton Town records very poor results on the road with a 64% loss rate, only 27% wins, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 45% of away matches, and their average xG (1.07) is significantly lower than their average goals conceded (1.64). The form of both teams in the last five matches (Bolton: 1.4 PPG vs Northampton: 0.8 PPG) further confirms the hosts' advantage. Considering all statistics, a victory for Bolton Wanderers is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
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 | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.8 pts / game - Northampton Town
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 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.96 goals / game - Northampton Town
Bolton Wanderers is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.22 goals / game - Northampton Town
Bolton Wanderers scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Northampton Town scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Northampton Town
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.
Bolton Wanderers is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.78 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). 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
Northampton Town
* 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 | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 48% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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, 0 draws and 1 loss against Northampton Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town?
The EFL League One match finished Bolton Wanderers 0:0 Northampton Town. 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 Northampton Town?
Bolton Wanderers score 1.35 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.96. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 39% of Northampton Town's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Northampton Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town?
The statistical background for Bolton Wanderers vs Northampton Town — 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.