League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals


How did Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers perform?

Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers Match Stats

Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers Lineups
Barnsley
3-1-4-2
Bolton Wanderers
3-1-4-2Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 | Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 | Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 | Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 | Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 | Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 | Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 | Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 | Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 | Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 | Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Barnsley vs Bolton Wanderers Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-05-03
Football fans were treated to a spectacle as Barnsley squared off against Bolton Wanderers at Oakwell (Barnsley, South Yorkshire). The League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals clash, held on May 03, 2024, provided plenty of talking points regarding team strategies and player grit.
The game was a chess match in the middle of the park, with both teams cancelling each other out for large spells. However, the quality in the final decision-making was the defining factor. Set-pieces and quick counters played a pivotal role in the outcome.
Season Statistics Overview
Barnsley came into this game from a position of strength (or weakness), sitting in 17th. Their tally of 29 points reflects a season of ups and downs: 8 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses.
Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers has had a mixed run, currently placed at 6th. Their 39 points, boosted by 10 wins, suggested they were capable of causing an upset on the road.
Past Encounters & Rivalry
The history between Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers is rich. Out of the last 10 League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals meetings, the hosts have won 4.
The visitors, Bolton Wanderers, have won 2 times, indicating they are no pushovers. There have been 4 draws. Interestingly, both teams found the net in 8 matches, with 6 games seeing over 2.5 goals.
Recent Match Results
Here is a summary of the performances leading up to today’s game:
Recent Results of Barnsley
- Wigan 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 2-3 Mansfield (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Exeter 3-0 Barnsley (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Lincoln 3-1 Barnsley (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Stockport County 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 5-0 Luton (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Recent Results of Bolton Wanderers
- Peterborough 3-1 Bolton (League One, Jan 10, 2026)
- Bolton 0-0 Northampton (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Doncaster 1-1 Bolton (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Bolton 0-1 Mansfield (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Bolton 2-1 Rotherham (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Wycombe 2-1 Bolton (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Bolton 2-1 Exeter (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Mansfield 0-1 Bolton (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
Watch Full Highlights
Relive the excitement of Barnsley vs Bolton Wanderers. We bring you the best saves, goals, and tactical insights from the League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals match played on May 03, 2024.

Cardiff
Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Luton
Stevenage
Reading
Peterborough
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Wigan
Plymouth
Leyton Orient
Blackpool
Northampton
Burton
Rotherham
Doncaster
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