Burton Albion 1-2 Bolton
Updated
Bolton won: Burton Albion 1-2 Bolton in the League One (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Ryan Sweeney 53'. Bolton goals: Aaron Morley 22', Josh Sheehan 60'. Expected goals: 1.02-0.88. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Aaron Morley (8.3).
Match report
Bolton beat Burton Albion 2-1
Bolton edged Burton Albion 2-1 away from home at Pirelli Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the League One.
Aaron Morley put Bolton ahead on 22' (0-1), Ryan Sweeney levelled for Burton Albion on 53' (1-1) and Josh Sheehan restored Bolton's lead on 60' (1-2).
Burton Albion had 41% of the ball, shots were 12-9 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.02-0.88.
Aaron Morley (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,172. Referee: Lee Swabey.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.02 | 0.88 |
| Total shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 213 (71%) | 370 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-4-3): Max Crocombe, Terence Vancooten, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Armer, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Kyran Lofthouse, Charlie Webster, Owen Dodgson, Mason Bennett, John McKiernan, Rumarn Burrell
Bolton (4-3-3): Luke Southwood, Josh Cogley, William Forrester, Eoin Toal, Alex Murphy, Aaron Morley, Josh Sheehan, George Thomason, John McAtee, Aaron Collins, Jordi Osei-Tutu
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Aaron Morley (Bolton)
- 29' · Yellow card · John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 42' · Yellow card · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 47' · Yellow card · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 53' · Goal · Ryan Sweeney (Burton Albion)
- 60' · Goal · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 60' · Yellow card · Kyran Lofthouse (Burton Albion)
- 68' · Substitution · Szabolcs Schon for Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 68' · Substitution · Joel Randall for John McAtee (Bolton)
- 77' · Yellow card · Alex Murphy (Bolton)
- 80' · Yellow card · Mason Bennett (Burton Albion)
- 83' · Substitution · Jack Stretton for Mason Bennett (Burton Albion)
- 84' · Substitution · Kgaogelo Chauke for Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion)
- 89' · Substitution · Klaidi Lolos for Aaron Collins (Bolton)
- 89' · Substitution · Chris Forino-Joseph for Josh Cogley (Bolton)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Tomas Kalinauskas for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2017: Burton Albion 5, draws 4, Bolton 5.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Bolton won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Bolton?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Bolton?
In 14 league meetings since 2017: Burton Albion 5 wins, 4 draws, Bolton 5 wins (goals 21-17).