Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers exhibits significantly superior form and statistics compared to Doncaster Rovers. The hosts sit 23rd in the table, having lost all of their last 5 matches without securing a single point. Bolton, occupying 6th place, has won 3 of their last 5 fixtures and boasts a far better season record (10 wins versus 6 for the hosts). Key advantages for the visitors include higher average possession (62% vs 54%), a superior xG ratio (1.69 vs 1.35), and greater offensive efficiency on the road. Despite Bolton's weaker away record (20% win rate), Doncaster's disastrous form and defensive liabilities (40 goals conceded this season) offer the visitors a realistic chance to secure the full three points. A draw also remains a distinct possibility given Bolton's tendency to split points away from home (40%).
Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Doncaster Rovers played against Bolton Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Doncaster Rovers has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.74. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.36 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Doncaster Rovers's games and 55% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 41%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.32 per game. Doncaster Rovers takes 12.0 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 17.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Doncaster Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 exhibits significantly superior form and statistics compared to Doncaster Rovers. The hosts sit 23rd in the table, having lost all of their last 5 matches without securing a single point. Bolton, occupying 6th place, has won 3 of their last 5 fixtures and boasts a far better season record (10 wins versus 6 for the hosts). Key advantages for the visitors include higher average possession (62% vs 54%), a superior xG ratio (1.69 vs 1.35), and greater offensive efficiency on the road. Despite Bolton's weaker away record (20% win rate), Doncaster's disastrous form and defensive liabilities (40 goals conceded this season) offer the visitors a realistic chance to secure the full three points. A draw also remains a distinct possibility given Bolton's tendency to split points away from home (40%).
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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
| Doncaster Rovers | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.26 |
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.
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 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.36 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.74 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 0.95 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Doncaster Rovers scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 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 - Doncaster Rovers
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.36 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Doncaster Rovers
Bolton Wanderers
* 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
| Doncaster Rovers | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.74 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 28% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 69% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 1:1 Bolton Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.00 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.36. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 55% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.