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Bolton vs Barnsley

2 December 2017 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Horwich
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Bolton

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Referee: Oliver Langford

Match Summary

Bolton defeated Barnsley 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2012

Bolton vs Barnsley Head to Head Results· 18

Bolton and Barnsley have met 18 times — Bolton won 6, Barnsley won 5, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Bolton leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 52 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.89 per match (27 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (72%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2026.

6
wins
Drawn
7
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Total goals
52 · 2.9/match
Both scored
13/18 · 72%
Over 2.5
10/18 · 56%

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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Barnsley show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bolton

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Barnsley

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Bolton dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bolton4wins
2draws6 meetings
Barnsley0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.9%Draw 30.0%Away 34.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.102.90
Max2.513.503.00
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market38.9%27.9%33.3%
Public market38.9%28.7%32.4%

Bolton vs Barnsley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bolton
Result vs. Market: Bolton (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BoltonHalf-time:21Barnsley
9Shots16
4Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

12 Feb 201717/182.50/3.33/2.94
14/04/1817/181.94/3.40/4.40
26/12/1313/142.94/3.36/2.43
4 Dec 201413/141.80/3.69/4.81
17/11/1212/131.55/4.08/6.12
3 Feb 201312/132.80/3.33/2.61

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bolton

W 68D 79L 129
Over 2.548
Goals scored291

Away Record: Barnsley

W 171D 152L 275
Over 2.548
Goals scored659

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026