Bolton 0-0 Northampton
Updated
It finished level: Bolton 0-0 Northampton in the League One (Round 25) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Expected goals: 1.44-0.37. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Josh Sheehan (8).
Match report
Bolton 0-0 Northampton: match report
Bolton and Northampton played out a goalless draw at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Sunday 4 January in the League One.
Bolton had 70% of the ball, shots were 17-8 (0-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-0.37. Bolton will feel they deserved more.
Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 20,333. Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Match stats
| Bolton | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 0.37 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 435 (80%) | 137 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Tyler Miller, Cyrus Christie, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Richard Taylor, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Kyle Dempsey, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Max Dyche, John Guthrie, Jack Perkins, Joe Wormleighton, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Elliott List, Jack Vale, Sam Hoskins
Key events
- 56' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Elliott List (Northampton)
- 56' · Substitution · Kyle Edwards for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 58' · Substitution · Max Conway for Richard Taylor (Bolton)
- 58' · Substitution · Joel Randall for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 65' · Substitution · Jordan Willis for Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 67' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)
- 76' · Substitution · Jordi Osei-Tutu for Cyrus Christie (Bolton)
- 76' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 80' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Jack Perkins (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2016: Bolton 5, draws 2, Northampton 1.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Northampton?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League One) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026.
When and where is Bolton vs Northampton?
Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 12:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Northampton?
In 8 league meetings since 2016: Bolton 5 wins, 2 draws, Northampton 1 wins (goals 13-8).