Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton result
Team pages: Sheffield Wednesday · Bolton · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 Bolton — Sheffield Wednesday won this League Cup match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Draw or Away.
The result
Sheffield Wednesday beat Bolton 1–0 at Hillsborough in the League Cup on Saturday 8 August. Sheffield Wednesday are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Bolton, every meeting checked.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Sheffield Wednesday: Jamal Lowe (70’, assisted by Barry Bannan). Xavier Simons (56’) was sent off.
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Jamal Lowe’s goal on 70 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Sheffield Wednesday 0.00, Bolton 0.00, from 13 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
E. Bell showed two yellow cards and one red — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 20 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Bolton: Akinlolu Famewo (37’) and Luca Stephenson (83’).
What it changes
Sheffield Wednesday sit 15th on three points from one game with a goal difference of +1 (2026/27 so far).
Bolton sit 32nd on no points from one game with a goal difference of -1 (2026/27 so far).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jordi Liongola (Sheffield Wednesday) 9.2, Sil Swinkels (Sheffield Wednesday) 5.9 and Joshua Sheehan (Bolton) 4.4 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, the draw or Bolton, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 68.4% of the time in the last 90 days (970 of 1419).
Next up
Sheffield Wednesday next travel to Oldham on 8 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 Wednesday: Oldham v Sheffield Wednesday, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Bolton: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 Bolton · League Cup
- Venue: Hillsborough · Sheffield
- Referee: E. Bell
- Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Wednesday 3 · draws 3 · Bolton 0 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Sheffield Wednesday 1W 2D 2L · Bolton 3W 1D 1L
Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 Bolton (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 22 August 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 24 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sheffield Wednesday for / against | Line | Bolton for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 2.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.13 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.75 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.38 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.88 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.25 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.38 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.63 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: E. Bell.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Sheffield Wednesday | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Possession | 55% |
| 13 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 6 | Corners | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 17 | Fouls | 8 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 369 | Passes | 450 |
| 78% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
Sheffield Wednesday Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Lumley | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Swinkels | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| G. Otegbayo | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Lowe | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jordi Liongola | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Slattery | 97 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Y. Valery | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| B. Bannan | 79 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| H. Gray | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jarvis Thornton | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Barry sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Lowe sub | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Fusire sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| W. Grainger sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Palmer sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Bolton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bonham | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Famewo | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| J. Sheehan | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Luca Stephenson | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| S. Dalby | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Forino-Joseph | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| B. Davies | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Gale | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 72 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gaizka Larrazabal | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| X. Simons | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R | 6.5 |
| M. Conway sub | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| J. McAtee sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Dong sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Toal sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Watson sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
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 Wednesday v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-08-13 Bolton 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday
- 2023-03-17 Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Bolton
- 2022-08-20 Bolton 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday
- 2022-04-09 Bolton 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday
- 2021-10-09 Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 Bolton
- 2019-03-12 Bolton 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton was Draw or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Wednesday won 3, Bolton won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton?
- Recent form — Sheffield Wednesday 1W 2D 2L; Bolton 3W 1D 1L.
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