Exeter 1-5 Bolton
Updated
Bolton won: Exeter 1-5 Bolton in the League One (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at St James Park, Exeter, Devon. Exeter goals: Jayden Wareham 67'. Bolton goals: Sam Dalby 21', Johnny Kenny 60', Thierry Gale 72', Ibrahim Cissoko 77', George Johnston 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.14-2.99. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Sam Dalby (9.3).
Match report
Bolton rout Exeter 5-1
Bolton thrashed Exeter 5-1 away from home at St James Park on Saturday 28 February in the League One.
Sam Dalby put Bolton ahead on 21' (0-1), Johnny Kenny made it 0-2 on 60', Jayden Wareham pulled one back for Exeter on 67' (1-2), Thierry Gale made it 1-3 on 72', Ibrahim Cissoko made it 1-4 on 77' and George Johnston made it 1-5 on 90+4'.
Exeter had 44% of the ball, shots were 10-22 (4-10 on target) and expected goals finished 1.14-2.99. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,341. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Exeter | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.14 | 2.99 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 42 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 287 (75%) | 422 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 18 |
Lineups
Exeter (3-4-1-2): Joe Whitworth, Pierce Sweeney, Jack Fitzwater, Luca Woodhouse, Ilmari Niskanen, Ethan Brierley, Jack McMillan, Ryan Rydel, Jack Aitchison, Josh Magennis, Jayden Wareham
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Eoin Toal, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Rob Apter, Sam Dalby, Thierry Gale, Johnny Kenny
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
- 35' · Yellow card · George Johnston (Bolton)
- 39' · Yellow card · Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Josh Magennis (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Charlie Cummins for Pierce Sweeney (Exeter)
- 60' · Goal · Johnny Kenny (Bolton)
- 67' · Goal · Jayden Wareham (Exeter)
- 72' · Goal · Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 75' · Substitution · Timur Tuterov for Josh Magennis (Exeter)
- 75' · Substitution · Akeel Higgins for Ryan Rydel (Exeter)
- 75' · Substitution · Liam Oakes for Jack McMillan (Exeter)
- 75' · Substitution · Ibrahim Cissoko for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 77' · Goal · Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Xavier Simons for Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Mason Burstow for Rob Apter (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Johnny Kenny (Bolton)
- 81' · Substitution · Tom Dean for Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)
- 90'+4 · Goal · George Johnston (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, 1-5 (League One) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Exeter vs Bolton?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 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).