Rotherham 2-2 Bolton
Updated
It finished level: Rotherham 2-2 Bolton in the League One (Round 37) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 39', Sam Nombe 42'. Bolton goals: Chris Forino-Joseph 51', Sam Dalby 83'. Expected goals: 0.84-2.62. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Sam Nombe (8.8).
Match report
Rotherham 2-2 Bolton: match report
It finished 2-2 between Rotherham and Bolton in the League One on Saturday 14 March.
Sam Nombe put Rotherham ahead on 39' (1-0), added another on 42' (2-0), Chris Forino-Joseph pulled one back for Bolton on 51' (2-1) and Sam Dalby levelled for Bolton on 83' (2-2).
Rotherham had 37% of the ball, shots were 10-20 (5-10 on target) and expected goals finished 0.84-2.62. Bolton will feel they deserved more.
Sam Nombe (Rotherham United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 9,348. Referee: James Oldham.
Match stats
| Rotherham | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.84 | 2.62 |
| Total shots | 10 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 30 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 158 (59%) | 355 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 10 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 16 |
Lineups
Rotherham (3-4-1-2): Ted Cann, Lenny Agbaire, Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Joe Rafferty, Brandon Cover, Joe Powell, Reece James, Arjany Martha, Sam Nombe, Harry Gray
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Mason Burstow, Ruben Rodrigues, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Sam Dalby
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 21' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Corey Blackett-Taylor (Bolton)
- 38' · Yellow card · Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 39' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 42' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 46' · Substitution · Johnny Kenny for Ruben Rodrigues (Bolton)
- 46' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 48' · Yellow card · Brandon Cover (Rotherham)
- 51' · Goal · Chris Forino-Joseph (Bolton)
- 57' · Yellow card · Ted Cann (Rotherham)
- 58' · Substitution · Josh Benson for Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)
- 67' · Substitution · Cyrus Christie for Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 78' · Substitution · Duncan Watmore for Arjany Martha (Rotherham)
- 79' · Substitution · Rob Apter for Max Conway (Bolton)
- 83' · Goal · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
- 89' · Substitution · Emmanuel Adegboyega for Lenny Agbaire (Rotherham)
- 89' · Substitution · Gabriele Biancheri for Harry Gray (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2014: Rotherham 7, draws 2, Bolton 4.
Questions
Who won Rotherham vs Bolton?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League One) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Rotherham vs Bolton?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 12:30 UTC at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Bolton?
In 13 league meetings since 2014: Rotherham 7 wins, 2 draws, Bolton 4 wins (goals 30-17).