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Bolton v Cardiff result

Full-time · Bolton 1–0 Cardiff

League One · · Toughsheet Community Stadium

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Bolton 1–0 Cardiff — Bolton won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Bolton beat Cardiff 1–0 at Toughsheet Community Stadium in League One on Saturday 25 October.

Cardiff have scored 90 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games).

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Bolton: Amario Cozier-Duberry (90’, assisted by Joshua Dacres-Cogley).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Bolton 0.00, Cardiff 0.00, from 17 shots to 4 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Ben Toner, England showed three yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Bolton: Jordi Osei-Tutu (89’) and Joshua Sheehan (90+2’); Cardiff: Perry Ng (41’).

What it changes

Bolton stay seventh after this result (14 league matches played). Bolton have scored 70 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Bolton have conceded 52 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Cardiff stay first after this result (13 league matches played). Cardiff have conceded 50 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joshua Dacres-Cogley (Bolton) 7.5, Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton) 6.5 and Omari Kellyman (Cardiff) 4.8 led the match.

Next up

Bolton next host Portsmouth on 21 November 2026.

Cardiff next host Burnley on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Bolton: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Cardiff: Cardiff v Burnley, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Bolton 1–0 Cardiff · League One
  • Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium · Bolton
  • Referee: Ben Toner, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Bolton 1 · draws 0 · Cardiff 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bolton 3W 0D 2L · Cardiff 4W 0D 1L

Bolton 1–0 Cardiff (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

1.63 / 2
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.75 / 4.88
Corners
against 4.38 / 6.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 5.38
Shots on target
against 2.25 / 5.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.88
Cards
against 2.13 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 October 2025. 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. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBolton for / againstLineCardiff for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
6.75 for · 4.38 against n 8
9.5standard
4.88 for · 6.13 against n 8
Shots
16.88 for · 8.5 against n 8
19.5standard
13.25 for · 15 against n 8
Shots on target
6.13 for · 2.25 against n 8
8.5standard
5.38 for · 5.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.88 for · 12 against n 8
21.5standard
10.63 for · 13.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8

Bolton

Bolton Defensive

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 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
A. Cozier-Duberry n 888.5
15/2
0.84/2
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M. Conway n 886.3
0.73/1
1.76/2
Joel Bagan
Mason Paul James Burstow n 883
1.97/5
0.54/0
R. Colwill
X. Simons n 879.4
0.94/2
0.42/1
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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 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
0.11/0
A. Cozier-Duberry n 888.5
1.57/5
M. Conway n 886.3
2.37/3
Mason Paul James Burstow n 883
0.32/0
X. Simons n 879.4
1.16/2
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Bolton Attacking

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 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Cozier-Duberry n 888.5
1.88/5
1.48/2
M. Conway n 886.3
0.54/0
0.11/0
Mason Paul James Burstow n 883
2.27/5
1.26/3
X. Simons n 879.4
0.74/1
0.11/0
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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 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Cozier-Duberry n 888.5
0.43/0
0.32/0
M. Conway n 886.3
00/0
0.11/0
Mason Paul James Burstow n 883
0.74/1
0.11/0
X. Simons n 879.4
00/0
00/0
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Cardiff

Cardiff Defensive

Cardiff — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Colwill n 888.5
1.16/3
16/2
Mason Paul James Burstow
Joel Bagan n 890
0.84/1
0.85/1
M. Conway
Y. Salech n 868.6
2.57/5
1.34/1
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N. Trott n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
R. Wintle n 877.5
14/3
13/3
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Cardiff — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Colwill n 888.5
1.16/3
Joel Bagan n 890
2.17/4
Y. Salech n 868.6
0.53/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
R. Wintle n 877.5
1.24/2
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Cardiff Attacking

Cardiff — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Colwill n 888.5
1.76/4
0.82/2
Joel Bagan n 890
0.32/0
00/0
Y. Salech n 868.6
3.88/5
27/3
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Wintle n 877.5
0.42/1
0.32/0
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Cardiff — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 18 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Colwill n 888.5
0.11/0
0.54/0
Joel Bagan n 890
00/0
00/0
Y. Salech n 868.6
0.74/0
00/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Wintle n 877.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BoltonCardiff
38%Possession62%
17Shots4
1Shots on target0
8Shots off target3
8Blocked shots1
11Shots inside the box1
7Corners3
2Offsides2
13Fouls11
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
311Passes528
78%Pass accuracy84%

Bolton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Sharman-Lowe9000000006.9
J. Dacres-Cogley9001106407.2
E. Toal9000000206.6
G. Johnston9000001107.3
A. Cozier-Duberry9010312207.9
J. Sheehan90000034Y7.2
J. Osei-Tutu90000012Y6.6
X. Simons8800200106.5
M. Conway7600000106.7
Mason Paul James Burstow7500301006.5
M. Forss6500001206.9
S. Dalby sub2500000106.9
J. Randall sub1500000006.3
R. Taylor sub1400000306.9
A. Morley sub20000000–

Cardiff Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Trott9000000006.7
P. Ng90000012Y7.2
W. Fish9000001006.9
D. Lawlor9000000007
D. Turnbull9000200106.2
R. Colwill9000000206.7
Y. Salech8300000006.2
Joel Bagan7700001207.2
A. Robertson7700100207.3
O. Kellyman6500000407
I. Davies6500000206.3
Cian Ashford sub2500000006.2
T. Nyakuhwa sub2500000206.6
R. Kpakio sub1300000106.7
R. Wintle sub1300000106.7
C. Robinson sub1100000006.7

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

Recent form
BoltonWLWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
CardiffWWLWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Bolton 1 · 0 draws · Cardiff 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2018-02-13 Cardiff 2–0 Bolton
  • 2017-12-23 Bolton 2–0 Cardiff
League standing · 2025/26
Bolton#5 pos75 pts46 pl+18 GD
Cardiff#2 pos91 pts46 pl+40 GD
Goals per game
Bolton scored1.52
Cardiff scored1.96
Bolton conceded1.13
Cardiff conceded1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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