Rotherham v Bolton result
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Rotherham 3–1 Bolton — Rotherham won this League One match.
The result
Rotherham beat Bolton 3–1 at AESSEAL New York Stadium in League One on Saturday 11 January. Bolton have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Rotherham led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Rotherham: M. Wilks (34’ pen), Reece James (45+6’, assisted by C. Humphreys) and Samuel Nombe (76’); Bolton: John McAtee (86’, assisted by Dion Charles).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Rotherham 0.00, Bolton 0.00, from 20 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Young showed two yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Rotherham: C. Humphreys (15’); Bolton: Ricardo (33’).
What it changes
Rotherham have scored 51 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 44 games, ranked per game). Rotherham have conceded 57 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs.
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.
With four goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 16, across 12 matches. Rotherham are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Wilks (Rotherham) 10.0, Reece James (Rotherham) 7.0 and Samuel Nombe (Rotherham) 5.9 led the match.
Head-to-head
Rotherham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Bolton.
Next up
Rotherham next host Crawley Town on 14 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 Rotherham: Rotherham v Crawley Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Bolton: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Rotherham 3–1 Bolton · League One
- Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium · Rotherham, South Yorkshire
- Referee: A. Young
- Head-to-head (last 5): Rotherham 3 · draws 1 · Bolton 1 · 3.4 goals/game
- Recent form: Rotherham 1W 2D 2L · Bolton 2W 1D 2L
Rotherham 3–1 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 January 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Rotherham for / against | Line | Bolton for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.4 for · 3.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.2 for · 4.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.4 for · 12.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.6 for · 10.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.4 for · 4.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.4 for · 4.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.8 for · 12.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.4 for · 14.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.6 for · 1.8 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.6 for · 4 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Young.
Rotherham
Rotherham Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 89.9 | 1 | 2.1 | — |
| H. Odoffin n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 1.4 | Ricardo |
| S. Nombe n 8 | 85.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | A. Collins |
| R. James n 8 | 89.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | Ricardo |
| M. Wilks n 8 | 86.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | S. Schön |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 89.9 | 2 |
| H. Odoffin n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| S. Nombe n 8 | 85.3 | 1.5 |
| R. James n 8 | 89.8 | 0.6 |
| M. Wilks n 8 | 86.4 | 0.1 |
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Rotherham Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 89.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| H. Odoffin n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| S. Nombe n 8 | 85.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| R. James n 8 | 89.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| M. Wilks n 8 | 86.4 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Powell n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| H. Odoffin n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Nombe n 8 | 85.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| R. James n 8 | 89.8 | 0 | 0.1 |
| M. Wilks n 8 | 86.4 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Bolton
Bolton Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.9 | R. James |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 64.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 | — |
| S. Schön n 8 | 72 | 1.3 | 2.7 | M. Wilks |
| A. Collins n 8 | 74.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | S. Nombe |
| D. Charles n 8 | 42.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 64.8 | 3.5 |
| S. Schön n 8 | 72 | 2.3 |
| A. Collins n 8 | 74.9 | 0.5 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 42.8 | 0.8 |
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Bolton Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 64.8 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Schön n 8 | 72 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| A. Collins n 8 | 74.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 42.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley n 8 | 64.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| S. Schön n 8 | 72 | 0 | 0.2 |
| A. Collins n 8 | 74.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| D. Charles n 8 | 42.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Rotherham | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Possession | 55% |
| 20 | Shots | 12 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 15 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 7 | Corners | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 299 | Passes | 383 |
| 64% | Pass accuracy | 74% |
Rotherham Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Phillips | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Rafferty | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| H. Odoffin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Z. Jules | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. James | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| C. Humphreys | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.5 |
| J. Powell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Wilks | 90 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| S. McWilliams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Nombe | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. MacDonald | 67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Bramall sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
Bolton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Baxter | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| W. Forrester | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Ricardo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| G. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Morley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Randall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Schön | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. McAtee | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| R. Williams | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Thomason | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Charles sub | 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
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 Rotherham v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-01-01 Rotherham 2–1 Bolton
- 2021-09-18 Bolton 0–2 Rotherham
- 2019-09-14 Rotherham 6–1 Bolton
- 2018-12-26 Bolton 2–1 Rotherham
- 2018-10-20 Rotherham 1–1 Bolton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Bolton?
- In their last 5 meetings, Rotherham won 3, Bolton won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rotherham and Bolton?
- Recent form — Rotherham 1W 2D 2L; Bolton 2W 1D 2L.
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