Northampton 2-0 Bolton
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 2-0 Bolton in the League One (Round 10) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Cameron McGeehan 70', Sam Hoskins 73'. Expected goals: 1.36-1.84. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Ross Fitzsimons (8.8).
Match report
Northampton beat Bolton 2-0
Northampton got the better of Bolton 2-0 at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 27 September in the League One.
Cameron McGeehan put Northampton ahead on 70' (1-0) and Sam Hoskins made it 2-0 on 73'.
Northampton had 37% of the ball, shots were 10-19 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.36-1.84. Bolton created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Ross Fitzsimons (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,366. Referee: Scott Oldham.
Match stats
| Northampton | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.36 | 1.84 |
| Total shots | 10 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 27 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 157 (61%) | 343 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 10 |
| Total shots | 10 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Michael Forbes, Jordan Thorniley, Sam Hoskins, Dean Campbell, Terry Taylor, Joe Wormleighton, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Tyrese Fornah
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Josh Cogley, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Marcus Forss, Thierry Gale, Mason Burstow
Key events
- 34' · Substitution · Jack Vale for Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 61' · Substitution · Aaron Morley for Josh Cogley (Bolton)
- 70' · Goal · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 73' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 74' · Substitution · John McAtee for Marcus Forss (Bolton)
- 75' · Substitution · Ethan Erhahon for Josh Sheehan (Bolton)
- 75' · Substitution · Ibrahim Cissoko for Thierry Gale (Bolton)
- 76' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Tyrese Fornah (Northampton)
- 78' · Yellow card · Joe Wormleighton (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 84' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 85' · Substitution · Nesta Guinness-Walker for Joe Wormleighton (Northampton)
- 86' · Yellow card · Chris Forino-Joseph (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2016: Northampton 1, draws 2, Bolton 5.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Bolton?
Northampton won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs Bolton?
Sat, 27 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Bolton?
In 8 league meetings since 2016: Northampton 1 wins, 2 draws, Bolton 5 wins (goals 8-13).