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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 – 2024-12-26
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Bolton Wanderers faced off against Barnsley at Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton). The League One fixture, contested on December 26, 2024, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Bolton Wanderers were sitting in 6th place with 39 points. Their campaign has seen 10 wins and 9 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
Barnsley, sitting in 17th with 29 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 10 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Bolton Wanderers have secured 2 wins.
However, Barnsley have proven to be tough opponents, winning 4 times. There have been 4 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 8 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 6 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
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)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Bolton Wanderers vs Barnsley clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

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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