Bolton 2-1 Burton Albion
Updated
Bolton won: Bolton 2-1 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 29) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Sam Dalby 50', Sam Dalby 90'+3. Burton Albion goals: Jack Armer 69'. Expected goals: 2.63-0.32. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Sam Dalby (9.1).
Match report
Bolton beat Burton Albion 2-1
Bolton edged Burton Albion 2-1 at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday 27 January in the League One.
Sam Dalby put Bolton ahead on 50' (1-0), Jack Armer levelled for Burton Albion on 69' (1-1) and Sam Dalby restored Bolton's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Sam Dalby's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Bolton had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-11 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.63-0.32. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 18,820. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| Bolton | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.63 | 0.32 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 19 |
| Big chances | 8 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 421 (85%) | 287 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Bolton (3-4-2-1): Jack Bonham, Eoin Toal, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Cyrus Christie, Aaron Morley, Ethan Erhahon, Max Conway, John McAtee, Kyle Dempsey, Sam Dalby
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Terence Vancooten, Toby Sibbick, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Dylan Williams, Jack Armer, John McKiernan, Jake Beesley, Kain Adom
Key events
- 50' · Goal · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
- 54' · Yellow card · Cyrus Christie (Bolton)
- 61' · Substitution · Alex Hartridge for Terence Vancooten (Burton Albion)
- 61' · Substitution · Sebastian Revan for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 65' · Substitution · Jordi Osei-Tutu for Cyrus Christie (Bolton)
- 66' · Yellow card · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
- 69' · Goal · Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 71' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Kain Adom (Burton Albion)
- 71' · Substitution · Julian Larsson for Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 75' · Substitution · Ibrahim Cissoko for Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)
- 76' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Max Conway (Bolton)
- 76' · Substitution · Mason Burstow for John McAtee (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Xavier Simons for Aaron Morley (Bolton)
- 81' · Yellow card · Udoka Godwin-Malife (Burton Albion)
- 86' · Yellow card · Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2017: Bolton 5, draws 4, Burton Albion 5.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Burton Albion?
Bolton won, 2-1 (League One) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
When and where is Bolton vs Burton Albion?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Burton Albion?
In 14 league meetings since 2017: Bolton 5 wins, 4 draws, Burton Albion 5 wins (goals 17-21).