Bolton v Exeter City result
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Bolton 0–2 Exeter City — Exeter City won this League One match.
The result
Exeter City won 2–0 at Toughsheet Community Stadium in League One on Saturday 31 August. Exeter City have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Exeter City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Exeter City: Kamari Doyle (34’) and Millenic Alli (49’, assisted by Joshua Magennis).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Bolton 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 21 shots to 6 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
B. Toner showed eight yellow cards — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bolton: Ricardo (23’), George Johnston (66’) and Joshua Dacres-Cogley (90+1’); Exeter City: Pierce Sweeney (9’), Ilmari Niskanen (53’), Joseph Whitworth (69’), Reece Cole (81’) and Johnly Yfeko (90+1’).
What it changes
Bolton have scored 63 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Bolton have conceded 64 goals, the seventh-most of the 24 clubs.
Exeter City have scored 45 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Exeter City have conceded 58 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs.
It is Exeter City’s first win over Bolton since 1 May 2021, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Kamari Doyle (Exeter City) 6.6, Joshua Magennis (Exeter City) 5.4 and Millenic Alli (Exeter City) 5.3 led the match.
Head-to-head
Bolton are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Exeter City.
Next up
Bolton next host Portsmouth on 21 November 2026.
Exeter City next host Cheltenham on 14 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 Exeter City: Exeter City v Cheltenham, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Bolton 0–2 Exeter City · League One
- Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium · Bolton
- Referee: B. Toner
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bolton 3 · draws 2 · Exeter City 1 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Bolton 2W 2D 1L · Exeter City 1W 1D 3L
Bolton 0–2 Exeter City (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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 August 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bolton for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.17 for · 5.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.43 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.5 for · 8.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.29 for · 12.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.83 for · 3.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.14 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.5 for · 13.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.29 for · 10 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.71 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: B. Toner — 4.8 yellow cards a game, 0.2 red cards, 25.4 fouls over 5 matches.
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Bolton
Bolton Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 88.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | J. Yfeko |
| G. Thomason n 8 | 84.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | I. Niskanen |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 82.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | I. Niskanen |
| S. Schön n 4 | 72 | 0.9 | 1.9 | I. Niskanen |
| D. Charles n 8 | 71.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 88.9 | 1.1 |
| G. Thomason n 8 | 84.6 | 1.6 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 82.6 | 1.4 |
| S. Schön n 4 | 72 | 4.7 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 71.5 | 0.6 |
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Bolton Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 88.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| G. Thomason n 8 | 84.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 82.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Schön n 4 | 72 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 71.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 88.9 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Thomason n 8 | 84.6 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 82.6 | 0 | 0.1 |
| S. Schön n 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 71.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
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Exeter City
Exeter City Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 88.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
| T. Crama n 3 | 90 | 1.3 | 1 | — |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 82.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | S. Schön |
| J. Whitworth n 3 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.3 | — |
| J. Yfeko n 3 | 89.3 | 2.4 | 1 | Ricardo |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 82.6 | 2.7 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 88.5 | 1.5 |
| T. Crama n 3 | 90 | 0.3 |
| J. Whitworth n 3 | 90 | 0 |
| J. Yfeko n 3 | 89.3 | 1.3 |
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Exeter City Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Crama n 3 | 90 | 1 | 0.3 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 82.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 88.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| J. Whitworth n 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Yfeko n 3 | 89.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Crama n 3 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 82.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| J. Whitworth n 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Sweeney n 8 | 88.5 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Yfeko n 3 | 89.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Bolton | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 21 | Shots | 6 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 11 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 7 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 21 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 449 | Passes | 254 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 73% |
Bolton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Baxter | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Forino-Joseph | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Ricardo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| G. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| G. Thomason | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Charles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| K. Dempsey | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Sheehan | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Schön | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. McAtee | 54 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Osei-Tutu sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Matete sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| V. Adeboyejo sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Collins sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Exeter City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.7 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| T. Crama | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Yfeko | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Y | 7.7 |
| J. McMillan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| R. Woods | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| I. Niskanen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Alli | 87 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Aitchison | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Magennis | 73 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Doyle | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Cole sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| B. Purrington sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Amani Richards sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Cox sub | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
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 Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-03-09 Exeter City 2–2 Bolton
- 2023-11-25 Bolton 7–0 Exeter City
- 2023-04-07 Exeter City 0–1 Bolton
- 2022-12-17 Bolton 2–0 Exeter City
- 2021-05-01 Bolton 1–2 Exeter City
- 2021-01-12 Exeter City 1–1 Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Exeter City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bolton won 3, Exeter City won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bolton and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Bolton 2W 2D 1L; Exeter City 1W 1D 3L.
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