Bolton 2-1 Rotherham
Updated
Bolton won: Bolton 2-1 Rotherham in the League One (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Josh Sheehan 45'+1, Josh Sheehan 90'+3. Rotherham goals: Sam Nombe 90' (pen). Expected goals: 2.12-1.53. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Josh Sheehan (9.3).
Match report
Bolton beat Rotherham 2-1
Bolton narrowly beat Rotherham 2-1 at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Friday 26 December in the League One.
Josh Sheehan put Bolton ahead on 45+1' (1-0), Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from the penalty spot on 90' (1-1) and Josh Sheehan restored Bolton's lead on 90+3' (2-1).
Josh Sheehan's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Bolton had 66% of the ball, shots were 28-14 (12-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.12-1.53.
Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 23,416. Referee: Elliot Bell.
Match stats
| Bolton | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 1.53 |
| Total shots | 28 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 489 (85%) | 208 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total shots | 28 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 22 | 11 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Cyrus Christie, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss
Rotherham (3-5-2): Cameron Dawson, Jamal Baptiste, Hamish Douglas, Zak Jules, Denzel Hall, Dru Yearwood, Joe Powell, Daniel Gore, Reece James, Arjany Martha, Kion Etete
Key events
- 45'+1 · Goal · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 53' · Substitution · Jordan Hugill for Dru Yearwood (Rotherham)
- 53' · Substitution · Sam Nombe for Kion Etete (Rotherham)
- 63' · Yellow card · Arjany Martha (Rotherham)
- 69' · Yellow card · Max Conway (Bolton)
- 72' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Marcus Forss (Bolton)
- 81' · Substitution · Xavier Simons for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 81' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Joel Randall (Bolton)
- 81' · Substitution · Thomas Holmes for Hamish Douglas (Rotherham)
- 85' · Yellow card · Jamal Baptiste (Rotherham)
- 86' · Substitution · Mason Burstow for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 90' · Goal · Sam Nombe (Rotherham)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2014: Bolton 4, draws 2, Rotherham 7.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Rotherham?
Bolton won, 2-1 (League One) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Bolton vs Rotherham?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Rotherham?
In 13 league meetings since 2014: Bolton 4 wins, 2 draws, Rotherham 7 wins (goals 17-30).