Doncaster 1-1 Bolton
Updated
It finished level: Doncaster 1-1 Bolton in the League One (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Glenn Middleton 54'. Bolton goals: Kyle Dempsey 78'. Expected goals: 1.55-0.87. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Tyler Miller (8.3).
Match report
Doncaster 1-1 Bolton: match report
It finished 1-1 between Doncaster and Bolton in the League One on Thursday 1 January.
Glenn Middleton put Doncaster ahead on 54' (1-0) and Kyle Dempsey levelled for Bolton on 78' (1-1).
Doncaster had 42% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.55-0.87.
Tyler Miller (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 10,456. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 0.87 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 18 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 172 (62%) | 301 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Tom Nixon, Matthew Pearson, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Owen Bailey, George Broadbent, Luke Molyneux, Robbie Gotts, Glenn Middleton, Brandon Hanlan
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Tyler Miller, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Xavier Simons, Ethan Erhahon, Sam Dalby, Mason Burstow, Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss
Key events
- 25' · Substitution · Harry Clifton for George Broadbent (Doncaster)
- 36' · Yellow card · Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)
- 47' · Yellow card · Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 54' · Goal · Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)
- 55' · Substitution · Josh Sheehan for Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 55' · Substitution · John McAtee for Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 55' · Substitution · Amario Cozier-Duberry for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 65' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Marcus Forss (Bolton)
- 70' · Yellow card · Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)
- 75' · Yellow card · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 77' · Substitution · Aaron Morley for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 78' · Goal · Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)
- 81' · Yellow card · Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 85' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)
- 85' · Substitution · Billy Sharp for Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2013: Doncaster 1, draws 2, Bolton 4.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Bolton?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Doncaster vs Bolton?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Bolton?
In 7 league meetings since 2013: Doncaster 1 wins, 2 draws, Bolton 4 wins (goals 5-12).