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Burton Albion vs Bolton

28 April 2018 at 15:00Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent
20
Away

Bolton

Referee: Graham Scott

Match Summary

Burton Albion defeated Bolton 2:0. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2015

Burton Albion vs Bolton Head to Head Results· 14

Burton Albion and Bolton have met 14 times — Burton Albion won 5, Bolton won 5, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.64 per match (20 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2020.

Drawn
4
·
5
wins
Total goals
37 · 2.6/match
Both scored
9/14 · 64%
Over 2.5
8/14 · 57%

Recent Meetings

27/01/26League One
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11/10/25League One
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08/03/25League One
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19/10/24League One
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01/01/24League One
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26/08/23League One
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18/04/23League One
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25/10/22League One
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15/02/22League One
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06/09/21League One
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Highest-scoring game: 34 v 2020

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Burton Albion have recorded 1 win, 5 draws and 0 defeats. Bolton show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Burton Albion dominates

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

draws
0
2 meetings
0
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Burton Albion.

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.

16/12/1717/182.00/3.35/4.22
28/04/1817/182.48/3.26/3.05

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 40.3%Draw 30.7%Away 32.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.103.00
Max2.553.393.10
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 market38.3%29.7%32.0%
Public market38.9%28.7%32.4%
Δ0.6%1.1%0.4%

Burton Albion vs Bolton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burton Albion
Result vs. Market: Burton Albion (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.

Burton AlbionHalf-time:20Bolton
16Shots9
8Shots on target0

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: Burton Albion

W 23D 24L 45
Over 2.547
Goals scored87

Away Record: Bolton

W 68D 79L 129
Over 2.548
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026