Exeter 1-2 Bolton
Updated
Bolton won: Exeter 1-2 Bolton in the League One (Round 25) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at St James Park, Exeter, Devon. Exeter goals: Demetri Mitchell 54'. Bolton goals: Aaron Collins 88', Aaron Morley 90'+1. Expected goals: 0.41-1.45. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Aaron Morley (8.4).
Match report
Bolton beat Exeter 2-1
Bolton came from behind to beat Exeter 2-1 away from home at St James Park on Saturday 4 January in the League One.
Demetri Mitchell put Exeter ahead on 54' (1-0), Aaron Collins levelled for Bolton on 88' (1-1) and Aaron Morley restored Bolton's lead on 90+1' (1-2).
Aaron Morley's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Exeter had 48% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.41-1.45. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Aaron Morley (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 6,353. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Exeter | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.41 | 1.45 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 285 (78%) | 292 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Lineups
Exeter (3-4-2-1): Joe Whitworth, Jack Fitzwater, Tristan Crama, Edward Francis, Jack McMillan, Caleb Watts, Ryan Woods, Jake Richards, Demetri Mitchell, Vincent Harper, Josh Magennis
Bolton (3-4-1-2): Nathan Baxter, William Forrester, Ricardo Santos, George Johnston, Randell Williams, Szabolcs Schon, Aaron Morley, George Thomason, Klaidi Lolos, John McAtee, Aaron Collins
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Szabolcs Schon (Bolton)
- 51' · Yellow card · George Thomason (Bolton)
- 54' · Goal · Demetri Mitchell (Exeter)
- 62' · Yellow card · Randell Williams (Bolton)
- 63' · Yellow card · Jake Richards (Exeter)
- 64' · Substitution · Ilmari Niskanen for Demetri Mitchell (Exeter)
- 64' · Substitution · Jack Aitchison for Vincent Harper (Exeter)
- 70' · Substitution · Jordi Osei-Tutu for Szabolcs Schon (Bolton)
- 70' · Substitution · Dion Charles for Klaidi Lolos (Bolton)
- 81' · Yellow card · John McAtee (Bolton)
- 83' · Substitution · Millenic Alli for Caleb Watts (Exeter)
- 86' · Substitution · Jay Matete for George Thomason (Bolton)
- 88' · Goal · Aaron Collins (Bolton)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jack McMillan (Exeter)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Aaron Morley (Bolton)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Patrick Jones for Jake Richards (Exeter)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · William Forrester (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2021: Exeter 2, draws 2, Bolton 6.
Questions
Who won Exeter vs Bolton?
Bolton won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Exeter vs Bolton?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at St James Park, Exeter, Devon, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Exeter and Bolton?
In 10 league meetings since 2021: Exeter 2 wins, 2 draws, Bolton 6 wins (goals 10-23).