Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
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Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United plays Bolton Wanderers in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Venue: Bramall Lane.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. Bolton Wanderers scores 0.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Sheffield United's games and 33% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 78% for BTTS and 75% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 0.90 per game. Sheffield United takes 7.0 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 78% of games, and 75% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Sheffield United | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.17 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.33 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.
Sheffield United scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - Sheffield 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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.67 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Sheffield 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield United | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.33 | 3.03 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 78% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 75% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 15% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 78% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 0% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers play?
Sheffield United face Bolton Wanderers on September 1, 2026 in Championship at Bramall Lane. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers?
Sheffield United score 0.67 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 0.67. The Championship average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 75% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sheffield United's matches and 33% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 0-3-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers?
The statistical background for Sheffield United vs Bolton Wanderers — 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.