League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals
How did Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley perform?
Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley Match Stats
Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley Lineups
Bolton Wanderers
3-4-1-2 Barnsley
3-5-2Bolton Wanderers and Barnsley 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
Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-05-13
In the grand scheme of the League One — Promotion Play-offs — Semi-finals season, every point is precious. Bolton Wanderers hosted Barnsley on May 13, 2023 with a clear mission to secure all three points.
The encounter at University of Bolton Stadium (Bolton) was a test of endurance and strategy. Both teams knew that slipping up could be costly. The match unfolded with high stakes evident in every challenge.
Race for the Table
Bolton Wanderers is fighting for a top spot, currently at 6th. With 39 points, they need to convert draws into wins. Their current record is 10W – 9D – 6L.
Barnsley is equally hungry for points. Sitting at 17th with 29 points, they are aiming to climb the ladder. They have 8 wins to their name.
Rivalry History
Looking back at 10 matches, Bolton Wanderers leads with 2 wins against Barnsley‘s 4. 4 draws suggest parity.
Both teams have scored in 8 matches, indicating open play. Over 2.5 goals occurred 6 times.
Recent Progress
Here is how their race for points has been going recently:
Recent Matches 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)
Recent Matches 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)
Watch The Race Unfold
See how the battle for points played out. Full highlights and analysis available now.
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