Bolton 2-1 Exeter
Updated
Bolton won: Bolton 2-1 Exeter in the League One (Round 20) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Sam Dalby 70', Thierry Gale 82'. Exeter goals: Jack Aitchison 20'. Expected goals: 2.31-0.51. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Josh Sheehan (8.1).
Match report
Bolton beat Exeter 2-1
Bolton came from behind to beat Exeter 2-1 at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 13 December in the League One.
Jack Aitchison put Exeter ahead on 20' (0-1), Sam Dalby levelled for Bolton on 70' (1-1) and Thierry Gale restored Bolton's lead on 82' (2-1).
Bolton had 62% of the ball, shots were 24-3 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.31-0.51. Bolton were the better side on chances, too.
Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 20,622. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Bolton | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 24 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 3 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 523 (90%) | 289 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 24 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 2 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Cyrus Christie, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Marcus Forss, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow
Exeter (3-4-2-1): Joe Whitworth, Pierce Sweeney, Luca Woodhouse, Sil Swinkels, Ilmari Niskanen, Ethan Brierley, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Jack McMillan, Jack Aitchison, Sonny Cox, Josh Magennis
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Jack Aitchison (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Akeel Higgins for Sonny Cox (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)
- 61' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 61' · Substitution · Jordi Osei-Tutu for Cyrus Christie (Bolton)
- 63' · Substitution · Jayden Wareham for Josh Magennis (Exeter)
- 70' · Goal · Sam Dalby (Bolton)
- 71' · Substitution · Kyle Dempsey for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 73' · Yellow card · Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter)
- 74' · Substitution · Reece Cole for Jack Aitchison (Exeter)
- 78' · Yellow card · Sil Swinkels (Exeter)
- 80' · Yellow card · Jake Doyle-Hayes (Exeter)
- 82' · Goal · Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 83' · Substitution · Xavier Simons for Marcus Forss (Bolton)
- 87' · Substitution · Kevin McDonald for Jake Doyle-Hayes (Exeter)
- 87' · Substitution · Liam Oakes for Ethan Brierley (Exeter)
- 89' · Yellow card · Pierce Sweeney (Exeter)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2021: Bolton 6, draws 2, Exeter 2.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Exeter?
Bolton won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Bolton vs Exeter?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Exeter?
In 10 league meetings since 2021: Bolton 6 wins, 2 draws, Exeter 2 wins (goals 23-10).