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Sheffield Utd v Bolton result

Full-time · Sheffield Utd 3–2 Bolton

Championship · · Bramall Lane

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The model’s pre-match pick

Sheffield Utd 3–2 Bolton — Sheffield Utd won this Championship match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Away saves over 2.5.

Free pick
Away saves over 2.5
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Sheffield Utd beat Bolton 3–2 at Bramall Lane in the Championship on Tuesday 1 September. Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Bolton are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Bolton: Xavier Simons (1’) and Samuel Dalby (67’, assisted by Thierry Gale); Sheffield Utd: Japhet Tanganga (4’, assisted by Sydie Peck), Patrick Bamford (68’, assisted by Sam McCallum) and Romelle Donovan (90’, assisted by Kalvin Phillips).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Romelle Donovan’s goal on 90 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Sheffield Utd 2.21, Bolton 1.91, from 13 shots to 18 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

T. Harrington showed two yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Bolton: Gaizka Larrazabal (39’) and John McAtee (49’).

What it changes

Sheffield Utd move up from 15th to 10th (four league matches played).

Bolton move down from 11th to 14th (four league matches played).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Romelle Donovan (Sheffield Utd) 9.5, Sam McCallum (Sheffield Utd) 8.9 and Patrick Bamford (Sheffield Utd) 7.4 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Bolton saves over 2.5, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Sheffield Utd next host Watford on 21 November 2026.

Bolton next host Portsmouth on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Sheffield Utd: Sheffield Utd v Watford, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Bolton: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Sheffield Utd 3–2 Bolton · Championship
  • Venue: Bramall Lane · Sheffield
  • Referee: T. Harrington
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Sheffield Utd 3 · draws 0 · Bolton 1 · 1.75 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sheffield Utd 2W 3D 0L · Bolton 2W 1D 2L

Sheffield Utd 3–2 Bolton (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 15 September 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.25
Goals
against 1.25 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.75
over 8 matches
3.75 / 5.5
Corners
against 6.63 / 4.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.88 / 4.63
Shots on target
against 4.63 / 3.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.25 / 1.5
Cards
against 2.13 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 29 August 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 29 August 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameSheffield Utd for / againstLineBolton for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.75our book
1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
3.75 for · 6.63 against n 8
9.5standard
5.5 for · 4.5 against n 8
Shots
12.75 for · 12.5 against n 8
19.5standard
14.13 for · 9.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3.88 for · 4.63 against n 8
8.5standard
4.63 for · 3.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.5 for · 12.38 against n 8
21.5standard
10.38 for · 12.63 against n 8
Cards shown
1.25 for · 2.13 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 1.88 against n 8

Referee: T. Harrington.

Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd Goalkeeper

Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Cooper490360 min133.3 /9020.5 /9000 /90
A. Davies19090 min44 /9011 /9000 /90
Sheffield Utd — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Cooper n 890
3.96/4
A. Davies n 890
2.57/4

Sheffield Utd Defensive

Sheffield Utd — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. McGuinness590450 min61.2 /9071.4 /9030.6 /90244.8 /9051 /9010.2 /90
J. Tanganga490360 min00 /9061.5 /9061.5 /90246 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90
F. Seriki472287 min82.5 /9041.3 /9010.3 /90185.6 /9051.6 /9010.3 /90
S. McCallum468272 min41.3 /9062 /9010.3 /90299.6 /9010.3 /9000 /90
R. Norrington-Davies351152 min31.8 /9010.6 /9010.6 /9095.3 /9031.8 /9000 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. McGuinness n 884.4
0.95/2
0.74/1
C. Forino-Joseph
C. O'Hare n 880.3
0.62/1
3.28/5
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J. Rothwell n 857.5
14/1
0.21/0
—
Sydie Peck n 876
1.67/2
1.57/3
J. Sheehan
J. Tanganga n 890
15/2
16/2
C. Forino-Joseph
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Sheffield Utd — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. McGuinness n 884.4
1.35/4
C. O'Hare n 880.3
28/4
J. Rothwell n 857.5
1.26/0
Sydie Peck n 876
1.55/3
J. Tanganga n 890
0.93/2
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Sheffield Utd Attacking

Sheffield Utd — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. Cannon481324 min20.6 /9000 /9071.9 /9041.1 /9051.4 /9010.3 /90
P. Bamford468270 min10.3 /9010.3 /9072.3 /9020.7 /9020.7 /9000 /90
T. Campbell260120 min00 /9000 /9021.5 /9000 /9021.5 /9010.8 /90
R. Oné12020 min00 /9014.5 /9014.5 /9000 /9029 /9000 /90
C. O'Hare578391 min20.5 /9000 /9030.7 /9020.5 /9040.9 /9051.2 /90
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Sheffield Utd — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. McGuinness n 884.4
0.43/0
0.32/0
C. O'Hare n 880.3
0.85/1
0.32/0
J. Rothwell n 857.5
12/2
00/0
Sydie Peck n 876
0.94/2
0.42/1
J. Tanganga n 890
0.31/1
00/0
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Sheffield Utd — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sheffield Utd before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. McGuinness n 884.4
0.11/0
00/0
C. O'Hare n 880.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
J. Rothwell n 857.5
00/0
0.21/0
Sydie Peck n 876
0.11/0
0.11/0
M. Cooper n 890
00/0
00/0
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Bolton

Bolton Goalkeeper

Bolton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Bonham492367 min153.7 /9030.7 /9000 /90
Bolton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Bonham n 890.9
2.76/2

Bolton Defensive

Bolton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Forino-Joseph487346 min102.6 /9092.3 /9041 /90307.8 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90
M. Conway474297 min30.9 /9010.3 /9030.9 /90154.5 /9020.6 /9000 /90
A. Famewo473293 min41.2 /9051.5 /9010.3 /90195.8 /9041.2 /9010.3 /90
Luca Stephenson291182 min21 /9021 /9010.5 /9063 /9010.5 /9010.5 /90
L. Brunt290180 min42 /9042 /9010.5 /90136.5 /9000 /9000 /90
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Bolton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Sheehan n 890.9
1.46/4
1.58/3
Sydie Peck
S. Dalby n 869.3
1.36/2
1.55/3
—
J. Bonham n 890.9
00/0
0.21/1
—
C. Forino-Joseph n 888.3
0.32/0
1.47/3
J. Tanganga
M. Conway n 867
0.74/0
1.75/4
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Bolton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Sheehan n 890.9
1.46/3
S. Dalby n 869.3
0.64/0
C. Forino-Joseph n 888.3
2.38/6
M. Conway n 867
1.87/2
A. Famewo n 473.3
1.23/1
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Bolton Attacking

Bolton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Dalby492367 min10.2 /9000 /9061.5 /9020.5 /9030.7 /9000 /90
S. Iling-Junior336107 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9010.8 /9021.7 /90
K. Dong32677 min00 /9000 /9022.3 /9011.2 /9011.2 /9000 /90
R. Hardie32164 min00 /9000 /9011.4 /9000 /9022.8 /9000 /90
J. Nelson11919 min00 /9000 /9014.7 /9014.7 /9029.5 /9029.5 /90
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Bolton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Dalby n 869.3
1.96/4
0.63/1
J. Sheehan n 890.9
15/1
0.43/0
J. Bonham n 890.9
00/0
00/0
C. Forino-Joseph n 888.3
0.53/1
0.32/0
M. Conway n 867
00/0
00/0
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Bolton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 29 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Dalby n 869.3
0.32/0
0.21/0
J. Bonham n 890.9
00/0
00/0
J. Sheehan n 890.9
00/0
00/0
C. Forino-Joseph n 888.3
00/0
00/0
M. Conway n 867
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Sheffield UtdBolton
53%Possession47%
2.21Expected goals (xG)1.91
13Shots18
5Shots on target6
7Shots off target8
1Blocked shots4
9Shots inside the box14
5Corners5
3Offsides2
8Fouls13
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Saves1
443Passes390
78%Pass accuracy77%

Sheffield Utd Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Tanganga9010110207.6
P. Bamford9010323206.9
H. Choudhury9000000406.7
R. Donovan9010311207.7
M. McGuinness9000000006.5
M. Cooper9000000008.2
S. McCallum8601102508.2
B. Brereton8000211006.2
Sydie Peck6201101007
T. Campbell6100001007.3
J. Riedewald6100000106.6
T. Cannon sub2900100006.2
K. Phillips sub2901001206.6
O. Arblaster sub2800000006.5
R. Norrington-Davies sub1000000006.7
J. Shackleton sub1000000006.3

Bolton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Dalby9010111207.2
B. Davies9000000006.3
C. Forino-Joseph9000201307.9
S. Iling-Junior9000312206.6
J. Sheehan9000110306.6
J. Bonham9000000005.7
X. Simons8910211007.5
A. Famewo8100000506.6
T. Gale8101213007.3
J. McAtee75002135Y7
Gaizka Larrazabal45000001Y5.9
L. Brunt sub4500001006.3
Ruben Rodrigues sub1500001006.5
M. Conway sub900101006.2
J. Nelson sub900000106.7
E. Erhahon sub10000010–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sheffield Utd v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Sheffield UtdWDDWD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.4 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
BoltonWLWDL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Sheffield Utd 3 · 0 draws · Bolton 1 · 1.75 goals/game
  • 2019-02-02 Sheffield Utd 2–0 Bolton
  • 2018-08-25 Bolton 0–3 Sheffield Utd
  • 2017-12-30 Sheffield Utd 0–1 Bolton
  • 2017-09-12 Bolton 0–1 Sheffield Utd
League standing · 2026/27
Sheffield Utd#10 pos22 pts15 pl+2 GD
Bolton#18 pos17 pts15 pl-9 GD
Goals per game
Sheffield Utd scored1.4
Bolton scored1.33
Sheffield Utd conceded1.27
Bolton conceded1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Sheffield Utd v Bolton?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Bolton was Away saves over 2.5.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Bolton?
In their last 4 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 3, Bolton won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.75 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sheffield Utd and Bolton?
Recent form — Sheffield Utd 2W 3D 0L; Bolton 2W 1D 2L.

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