Southampton vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
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Southampton vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton plays Bolton Wanderers in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: St. Mary's Stadium.
Recent form
Southampton has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 2.10 goals per game and allows 1.00. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.50 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Southampton's games and 60% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 70%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.53 per game. Southampton takes 15.3 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southampton's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 63% 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
| Southampton | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.46 | 0.31 |
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.
Southampton is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Southampton · 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.
Southampton is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
2.1 goals / game - Southampton · 1.5 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Southampton is 80% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Southampton · 1.8 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Southampton scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 games), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
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 - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Southampton · 1.2 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Southampton
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
| Southampton | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 66% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 20% | • 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 78% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Southampton and Bolton Wanderers play?
Southampton face Bolton Wanderers on October 17, 2026 in Championship at St. Mary's Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southampton vs Bolton Wanderers?
Southampton score 2.10 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.50. The Championship average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Southampton's matches and 60% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Southampton and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton 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.