Rotherham United vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers display significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Rotherham United (22nd place). The visitors boast an impressive unbeaten streak in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and scored 12 goals in this period, whereas the hosts have won only once in their last 5 fixtures, conceding 4 goals and scoring a mere 2. Bolton dominates in terms of ball possession (61% vs 48%), shot accuracy (4.44 vs 3.78 shots on target per game), and xG (1.65 vs 1.34), which demonstrates a clear quality advantage. Rotherham has a poor home goal difference (-4) and loses every third home game, while Bolton, despite away struggles (44% draw rate), has recently shown a significant form improvement. The statistical superiority and disposition of Bolton Wanderers favor an away win, though their tendency to draw on the road and Rotherham's weaker home form could result in a tightly contested match.
Rotherham United vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rotherham United played against Bolton Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Rotherham United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rotherham United scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.37. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.47 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Rotherham United's games and 61% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 51% and 44%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.21 per game. Rotherham United takes 10.5 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rotherham United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.97 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rotherham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 76-90+ (20 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 50% 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 3.00 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 display significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Rotherham United (22nd place). The visitors boast an impressive unbeaten streak in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and scored 12 goals in this period, whereas the hosts have won only once in their last 5 fixtures, conceding 4 goals and scoring a mere 2. Bolton dominates in terms of ball possession (61% vs 48%), shot accuracy (4.44 vs 3.78 shots on target per game), and xG (1.65 vs 1.34), which demonstrates a clear quality advantage. Rotherham has a poor home goal difference (-4) and loses every third home game, while Bolton, despite away struggles (44% draw rate), has recently shown a significant form improvement. The statistical superiority and disposition of Bolton Wanderers favor an away win, though their tendency to draw on the road and Rotherham's weaker home form could result in a tightly contested 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
| Rotherham United | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.8 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
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 56% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.47 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Rotherham United scores in 60% of games (21 of 35 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (10 of 36 meczów).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 81% of games (29 of 36 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (8 of 35 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 - Rotherham United
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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.28 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 31% 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +8 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +14 - 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
Rotherham United
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
| Rotherham United | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 51% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Rotherham United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bolton Wanderers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rotherham United vs Bolton Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Rotherham United 2:2 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 Rotherham United vs Bolton Wanderers?
Rotherham United score 0.94 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.47. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Rotherham United's matches and 61% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Rotherham United and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Rotherham United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rotherham United vs Bolton Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.