Bolton 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Bolton won: Bolton 1-0 Bristol Rovers in the League One (Round 41) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Aaron Collins 76'. Expected goals: 0.33-0.13. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: George Johnston (8.3).
Match report
Bolton beat Bristol Rovers 1-0
Bolton narrowly beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 5 April in the League One.
Aaron Collins put Bolton ahead on 76' (1-0).
Bolton had 62% of the ball, shots were 8-3 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.33-0.13.
George Johnston (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 22,422. Referee: Anthony Backhouse.
Match stats
| Bolton | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Total shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 399 (78%) | 186 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 2 |
Lineups
Bolton (3-4-1-2): Nathan Baxter, William Forrester, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Josh Cogley, Aaron Morley, Josh Sheehan, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Carlos Mendes, John McAtee, Aaron Collins
Bristol Rovers (4-1-4-1): Jed Ward, Taylor Moore, James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Sil Swinkels, Romaine Sawyers, Shaqai Forde, Kofi Shaw, Matt Butcher, Ruel Sotiriou, Gatlin O'Donkor
Key events
- 17' · Substitution · George Thomason for William Forrester (Bolton)
- 30' · Yellow card · Matt Butcher (Bristol Rovers)
- 64' · Substitution · Gethin Jones for Josh Cogley (Bolton)
- 65' · Substitution · Scott Sinclair for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 65' · Substitution · Grant Ward for Romaine Sawyers (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Jay Matete for Aaron Morley (Bolton)
- 72' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Carlos Mendes (Bolton)
- 76' · Goal · Aaron Collins (Bolton)
- 77' · Substitution · Isaac Hutchinson for Kofi Shaw (Bristol Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Luke Thomas for Gatlin O'Donkor (Bristol Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Jack Hunt for Taylor Moore (Bristol Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2016: Bolton 5, draws 3, Bristol Rovers 2.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Bristol Rovers?
Bolton won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 5 Apr 2025.
When and where is Bolton vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 5 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Bristol Rovers?
In 10 league meetings since 2016: Bolton 5 wins, 3 draws, Bristol Rovers 2 wins (goals 16-11).