Wigan 0-1 Bolton
Updated
Bolton won: Wigan 0-1 Bolton in the League One (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan. Bolton goals: Josh Sheehan 82'. Expected goals: 0.39-1.70. Possession: 31-69. Player of the match: Josh Sheehan (8.3).
Match report
Bolton beat Wigan 1-0
Bolton squeezed past Wigan 1-0 away from home at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 17 January in the League One.
Josh Sheehan put Bolton ahead on 82' (0-1).
Wigan had 31% of the ball, shots were 6-17 (0-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.39-1.70. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 15,112. Referee: Stephen Martin.
Match stats
| Wigan | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 31 | 69 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.39 | 1.70 |
| Total shots | 6 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 145 (60%) | 442 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total shots | 6 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 12 |
Lineups
Wigan (3-4-2-1): Sam Tickle, Will Aimson, James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Jensen Weir, Matthew Smith, Joseph Hungbo, Harrison Bettoni, Callum Wright, Dara Costelloe
Bolton (3-4-3): Jack Bonham, Eoin Toal, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Max Conway, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Sam Dalby, Mason Burstow
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 61' · Substitution · Joe Taylor for Dara Costelloe (Wigan)
- 75' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 75' · Substitution · John McAtee for Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 79' · Substitution · Christian Saydee for Harrison Bettoni (Wigan)
- 80' · Substitution · Fraser Murray for Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 82' · Goal · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 88' · Substitution · Tyrese Francois for Matthew Smith (Wigan)
- 88' · Substitution · Callum McManaman for Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2005: Wigan 11, draws 9, Bolton 8.
Questions
Who won Wigan vs Bolton?
Bolton won, 0-1 (League One) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Wigan vs Bolton?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 12:30 UTC at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Wigan and Bolton?
In 28 league meetings since 2005: Wigan 11 wins, 9 draws, Bolton 8 wins (goals 38-36).