Barnsley v Bolton result

Full-time · Barnsley 2–2 Bolton

League One · · Oakwell

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Barnsley 2–2 Bolton — this League One match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Barnsley and Bolton drew 2–2 at Oakwell in League One on Tuesday 5 March. Barnsley have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Barnsley led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Barnsley: John McAtee (25’, assisted by M. de Gevigney) and Donovan Pines (47’); Bolton: Victor Adeboyejo (62’, assisted by Aaron Collins) and Randell Williams (90’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Barnsley 0.00, Bolton 0.00, from 9 shots to 20 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Barnsley: John McAtee (32’) and Jordan Williams (90+11’); Bolton: George Thomason (11’), C. Jerome (90+9’) and Jack Iredale (90+10’).

What it changes

Barnsley are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Liam Roberts (Barnsley) 8.0, Donovan Pines (Barnsley) 7.6 and M. de Gevigney (Barnsley) 7.0 led the match.

Next up

Barnsley next travel to Luton on 20 October 2026.

Bolton next host Middlesbrough on 23 October 2026.

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

Next for Barnsley: Luton v Barnsley, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Bolton: Bolton v Middlesbrough, Friday 23 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Barnsley 2–2 Bolton · League One
  • Venue: Oakwell · Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Referee: J. Bell
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Barnsley 2 · draws 3 · Bolton 1 · 1.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Barnsley 4W 1D 0L · Bolton 2W 1D 2L

Barnsley 2–2 Bolton (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 7.43
Corners
against 6.17 / 3.14 · 4 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 6 matches
5.17 / 3.86
Shots on target
against 4.5 / 4 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 6 matches
3.83 / 2.43
Cards
against 2 / 2.57 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 March 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 March 2024. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBarnsley for / againstLineBolton for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 6.17 against n 6
9.5standard
7.43 for · 3.14 against n 7
Shots
14.17 for · 13.83 against n 6
19.5standard
11.57 for · 9.43 against n 7
Shots on target
5.17 for · 4.5 against n 6
8.5standard
3.86 for · 4 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.5 for · 11.5 against n 6
21.5standard
12 for · 13.29 against n 7
Cards shown
3.83 for · 2 against n 6
3.5standard
2.43 for · 2.57 against n 7

Referee: J. Bell.

Barnsley
Barnsley — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Cosgrove n 842.4
3.26/3
2.15/2
—
C. Grant n 822.9
23/1
3.45/2
—
Barry Cotter n 836.4
1.55/0
2.84/4
—
J. McAtee n 874.4
1.45/3
0.53/0
V. Adeboyejo
J. Earl n 890
1.36/2
1.57/2
—
Barnsley — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Marsh n 818.9
3.65/1
1.22/0
S. Cosgrove n 842.4
3.25/4
0.83/0
J. McAtee n 874.4
2.47/7
1.26/2
D. Cole n 887.4
1.86/4
1.25/2
A. Phillips n 883.1
1.56/3
0.84/2
Barnsley — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Marsh n 818.9
0.61/0
1.22/0
A. Phillips n 883.1
0.52/2
0.42/1
M. Watters n 819.8
0.61/0
00/0
S. Cosgrove n 842.4
0.52/0
00/0
C. Grant n 822.9
0.51/0
00/0
Barnsley — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Marsh n 818.9
3.62/2
C. Grant n 822.9
2.53/1
L. Connell n 872.5
2.27/4
J. Williams n 890
1.97/4
J. Earl n 890
1.87/5
Bolton
Bolton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
V. Adeboyejo n 845
2.35/3
1.34/1
J. McAtee
C. Jerome n 814.8
2.31/1
1.52/0
—
J. Sheehan n 881.8
1.76/4
2.67/4
—
D. Charles n 871
1.76/3
1.96/4
—
P. Maghoma n 872.8
1.56/2
1.46/3
—
Bolton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Jerome n 814.8
3.12/2
1.52/0
Carlos Gomes n 833.8
23/2
1.33/1
A. Collins n 848.6
1.94/3
1.43/3
P. Maghoma n 872.8
1.55/3
0.94/2
J. Böðvarsson n 837.3
1.54/1
1.24/0
Bolton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
P. Maghoma n 872.8
0.53/0
0.21/0
Carlos Gomes n 833.8
0.72/0
00/0
J. Sheehan n 881.8
00/0
0.64/0
Z. Ashworth n 868.6
0.32/0
0.32/0
J. Böðvarsson n 837.3
0.62/0
00/0
Bolton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 2 March 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Z. Ashworth n 868.6
3.87/6
G. Thomason n 871.1
2.77/5
Ricardo n 887
2.27/5
J. Dacres-Cogley n 889.6
2.17/4
D. Charles n 871
1.97/3

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BarnsleyBolton
40%Possession60%
9Shots20
6Shots on target8
2Shots off target5
1Blocked shots7
6Shots inside the box18
3Corners6
2Offsides3
14Fouls10
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
7Saves4
296Passes450
52%Pass accuracy65%

Barnsley player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Roberts9000000007.9
M. de Gevigney9001001207.5
Donovan Pines9010111207.5
J. Earl9000000106.3
L. Connell9000111106.7
J. Williams90000013Y6.7
H. Kane9000111006.9
D. Cole8900211006.7
A. Phillips8400001106.7
N. Cadden6800000106.5
J. McAtee68103200Y7.3
C. O'Keeffe sub2200000206.3
C. Grant sub2200000006.2
Barry Cotter sub1700000006.2
S. Cosgrove sub10000000–

Bolton player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Coleman9000000006.6
G. Jones9000001307.2
Ricardo9000000206.9
E. Toal9000101006.6
J. Sheehan9000111306.9
G. Thomason90002111Y6
V. Adeboyejo7910110006.9
A. Collins7901222007.3
K. Dempsey7000000306.2
N. Ogbeta7000001106.3
J. Dacres-Cogley5100000006.3
J. Iredale sub39000010Y6.5
P. Maghoma sub2000220006
R. Williams sub2010211107.9
C. Jerome sub11000010Y7.6
J. Böðvarsson sub1100201006.7

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

Recent form
BarnsleyWDWWW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
BoltonDWLLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Barnsley 2 · 3 draws · Bolton 1 · 1.83 goals/game
  • 2024-02-03 Bolton 1–1 Barnsley
  • 2023-05-19 Barnsley 1–0 Bolton
  • 2023-05-13 Bolton 1–1 Barnsley
  • 2023-01-02 Barnsley 0–3 Bolton
  • 2022-11-05 Bolton 1–2 Barnsley
  • 2022-10-15 Bolton 0–0 Barnsley
League standing · 2023/24
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Barnsley#6 pos76 pts46 pl+18 GD
Bolton#3 pos87 pts46 pl+35 GD
Goals per game
Barnsley scored1.78
Bolton scored1.87
Barnsley conceded1.39
Bolton conceded1.11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Bolton?
In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 2, Bolton won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Barnsley and Bolton?
Recent form — Barnsley 4W 1D 0L; Bolton 2W 1D 2L.

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