Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers presents decidedly better home form with 64% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +16 at their own stadium. The hosts dominate in terms of possession (60% vs 39%) and the quality of created chances (xG 1.99 vs 1.23), which translates to an average of 1.71 goals per match at home. Burton Albion notes weak away disposition with only 23% wins and a negative goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.46 goals per match. The series of the guests' last five away matches shows a clear downward trend with four defeats. Bolton also possesses an advantage in shot effectiveness (5.43 on target per match) and defense, conceding only 0.57 goals on average at home, with 43% clean sheets.
Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bolton Wanderers played Burton Albion in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 27 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Bolton Wanderers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Burton Albion: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bolton Wanderers scores 1.25 and concedes 0.93 goals per match. Burton Albion scores 1.04 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bolton Wanderers 54%, Burton Albion 38%. Over 2.5: Bolton Wanderers 39%, Burton Albion 54%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Bolton Wanderers has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.36. Bolton Wanderers: 16.6 shots per match, Burton Albion: 11.7.
Match halves
Bolton Wanderers: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.79. Burton Albion: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Bolton Wanderers: 76-90+ (11 goals). Burton Albion: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 decidedly better home form with 64% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +16 at their own stadium. The hosts dominate in terms of possession (60% vs 39%) and the quality of created chances (xG 1.99 vs 1.23), which translates to an average of 1.71 goals per match at home. Burton Albion notes weak away disposition with only 23% wins and a negative goal difference of -6, conceding an average of 1.46 goals per match. The series of the guests' last five away matches shows a clear downward trend with four defeats. Bolton also possesses an advantage in shot effectiveness (5.43 on target per match) and defense, conceding only 0.57 goals on average at home, with 43% clean sheets.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bolton Wanderers | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bolton Wanderers is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Bolton Wanderers · 0.6 pts / match - Burton Albion
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 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Bolton Wanderers · 1.04 goals / match - Burton Albion
Bolton Wanderers is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.93 goals / match - Bolton Wanderers · 1.42 goals / match - Burton Albion
Bolton Wanderers scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
Burton Albion scores in 54% of matches (14 of 26 matches), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
Over / Under - Burton Albion
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bolton Wanderers
Burton Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.18 | 2.54 | • 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 27% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 68% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 Burton Albion. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion?
The EFL League One match finished Bolton Wanderers 2:1 Burton Albion. 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 Burton Albion?
Bolton Wanderers score 1.25 goals per game on average and Burton Albion 1.04. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 38% of Burton Albion's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Burton Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Burton Albion 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion?
The statistical background for Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion — 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.