Bolton v Bradford result
Bolton 0–0 Bradford — this League One match was drawn.
The result
Bolton and Bradford drew 0–0 at Toughsheet Community Stadium in League One on Saturday 22 November. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Bolton out-shot Bradford 19 to 9 and created the better chances, 1.98 xG to 0.78 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time.
Discipline
Darren Drysdale, England showed six yellow cards — against 4.5 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bolton: Joshua Sheehan (38’), George Johnston (67’) and Cyrus Christie (90+4’); Bradford: Ibou Touray (17’), Matthew Pennington (29’) and Max Power (90+4’).
What it changes
Bolton stay fourth after this result (16 league matches played).
Bradford move up from second to first (16 league matches played).
Bolton are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Bradford are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joe Wright (Bradford) 4.1, Max Power (Bradford) 3.7 and Josh Neufville (Bradford) 3.3 led the match.
Next up
Bolton next host Middlesbrough on 23 October 2026.
Bradford next travel to Burton Albion on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bolton: Bolton v Middlesbrough, Friday 23 October — the preview. Next for Bradford: Burton Albion v Bradford, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Bolton 0–0 Bradford · League One
- Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium · Bolton
- Referee: Darren Drysdale, England
- Head-to-head (last 3): Bolton 1 · draws 1 · Bradford 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Bolton 4W 0D 1L · Bradford 0W 3D 2L
Bolton 0–0 Bradford (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bolton for / against | Line | Bradford for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.71 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.43 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.43 for · 8.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.57 for · 14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.29 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.71 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.29 for · 10.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.14 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Darren Drysdale, England — 4.5 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 24.17 fouls over 6 matches (1.67 to the home side, 2.83 to the away side).
Bolton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Osei-Tutu n 8 | 57.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | — |
| I. Cissoko n 8 | 29.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 | — |
| M. Forss n 8 | 49.9 | 2 | 0.7 | — |
| J. McAtee n 8 | 22.4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Mason Paul James Burstow n 8 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Forss n 8 | 49.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| A. Cozier-Duberry n 8 | 88.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow n 8 | 83.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| T. Gale n 8 | 57.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| J. Randall n 8 | 49.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cozier-Duberry n 8 | 88.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow n 8 | 83.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 42.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| M. Forss n 8 | 49.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 24.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Osei-Tutu n 8 | 57.9 | 3.3 |
| E. Erhahon n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
| S. Dalby n 8 | 24.6 | 2.3 |
| C. Christie n 8 | 51.6 | 2.2 |
| R. Taylor n 8 | 38.3 | 2.1 |
Bradford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Powell n 8 | 20.4 | 3.3 | 1.7 | — |
| A. Pattison n 8 | 38 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| G. Lapslie n 8 | 50.9 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Jenson Metcalfe n 8 | 47.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | — |
| M. Power n 8 | 90.9 | 1.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pattison n 8 | 38 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| A. Cook n 8 | 29.3 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| S. Humphrys n 8 | 57.6 | 2 | 0.6 |
| W. Swan n 8 | 62.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| B. Pointon n 8 | 81.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lapslie n 8 | 50.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| A. Cook n 8 | 29.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 82.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| B. Pointon n 8 | 81.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| W. Swan n 8 | 62.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday n 8 | 38.1 | 3.8 |
| I. Touray n 8 | 87.3 | 2.8 |
| Jenson Metcalfe n 8 | 47.9 | 2.8 |
| C. Kelly n 8 | 54.8 | 2.5 |
| N. Byrne n 8 | 69.9 | 1.9 |
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Match statistics & details
| Bolton | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Possession | 42% |
| 1.98 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.78 |
| 19 | Shots | 9 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 12 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 15 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 433 | Passes | 299 |
| 72% | Pass accuracy | 66% |
Bolton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Sharman-Lowe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Christie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
| E. Toal | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| G. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| M. Conway | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Sheehan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| A. Cozier-Duberry | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Osei-Tutu | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Morley | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Dempsey | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Mason Paul James Burstow | 71 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| X. Simons sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Forss sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Dalby sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| I. Cissoko sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Bradford player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Walker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| I. Touray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| A. Pattison | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Power | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Y | 7.5 |
| T. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Pointon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Neufville | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Pennington | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7 |
| Jenson Metcalfe | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| W. Swan | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Humphrys sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Sarcevic sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Baldwin sub | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Lapslie sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Bolton v Bradford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-03-06 Bradford 1–1 Bolton
- 2020-10-27 Bolton 1–0 Bradford
- 2020-09-05 Bolton 1–2 Bradford
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Bradford?
- In their last 3 meetings, Bolton won 1, Bradford won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bolton and Bradford?
- Recent form — Bolton 4W 0D 1L; Bradford 0W 3D 2L.
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