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Bolton vs Rotherham

18 September 2021 at 15:00University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton
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Bolton

02
Referee: J. Bell

Match Summary

Rotherham defeated Bolton 2:0. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2014

Bolton vs Rotherham Head to Head Results· 13

Bolton and Rotherham have met 13 times — Bolton won 5, Rotherham won 6, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Rotherham leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 46 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.54 per match (18 for the home side, 28 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (77%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (77%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bolton are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2019.

5
wins
Drawn
2
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Total goals
46 · 3.5/match
Both scored
10/13 · 77%
Over 2.5
10/13 · 77%

Recent Meetings

14/03/26League One
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26/12/25League One
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02/09/25EFL Trophy
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08/04/25League One
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11/01/25League One
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01/01/22League One
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14/09/19League One
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26/12/18Championship
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20/10/18Championship
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06/02/16Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 61 v 2019

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Bolton have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Rotherham show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Rotherham

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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

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.

3.4

Average goals per game

71%

Games with 3+ goals

71%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Rotherham dominates

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

1
wins
draws
1
7 meetings

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.

14 Mar 202625/264.10/3.75/1.76
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26 Dec 202525/261.35/4.50/7.50
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8 Apr 202524/251.73/3.92/4.46
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11 Jan 202524/252.69/3.34/2.57
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1 Jan 202221/221.47/4.46/6.89
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18 Sept 202121/222.67/3.29/2.62
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14 Sept 201919/201.57/4.00/5.50
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 37.5%Draw 30.4%Away 38.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.202.55
Max2.703.362.68
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
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 market35.7%28.5%35.7%
Public market35.1%28.7%36.2%

Bolton vs Rotherham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rotherham
Result vs. Market: Rotherham (38%)

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:02Rotherham
17Shots8
4Shots on target3

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 138D 82L 90
Over 2.547
Goals scored454

Away Record: Rotherham

W 144D 85L 128
Over 2.549
Goals scored495

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026