Match report

Arsenal Defeats Bolton 5-1 in League Cup

Arsenal
Arsenal
5–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Sep 25, 2024

Arsenal displayed overwhelming power as they defeated Bolton with a commanding 5-1 scoreline in the League Cup. Declan Rice and E. Nwaneri were pivotal, contributing multiple goals to secure Arsenal's win. Despite a late response from Bolton through A. Collins, the match was largely one-sided.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal 5–1 Bolton (League Cup)
  • • Declan Rice scored in the 16th minute.
  • • E. Nwaneri netted two goals (37' and 49').
  • • R. Sterling added a goal at the 64th minute.
  • • K. Havertz secured Arsenal's fifth goal in the 77th minute.
  • • A. Collins scored Bolton's consolation goal in the 53rd minute.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 92 J. Porter (G)
  • 51 J. Nichols (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 33 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
  • 53 E. Nwaneri (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 30 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 47 M. Kacurri
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 46 I. Kabia
  • 5 T. Partey
  • 62 A. Rojas Fedorushchenko
  • 2 W. Saliba
  • 76 A. Heaven

Bolton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 20 L. Southwood (G)
  • 21 C. Forino (D)
  • 5 Ricardo (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 12 J. Dacres-Cogley (M)
  • 37 S. Arfield (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 27 R. Williams (M)
  • 45 J. McAtee (F)
  • 19 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Matete
  • 4 G. Thomason
  • 6 G. Johnston
  • 9 V. Adeboyejo
  • 10 D. Charles
  • 23 S. Schön
  • 41 L. Matheson
  • 52 S. Inwood
  • 1 N. Baxter

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    16' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Declan Rice
  2. Arsenal
    34' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Calafiori

    Foul

  3. Arsenal
    37' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nwaneri · Assist: R. Sterling
  4. Arsenal
    49' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nwaneri · Assist: Declan Rice
  5. Bolton
    53' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: John McAtee
  6. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: Gabriel Magalhães
  7. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Declan Rice · On: K. Havertz
  8. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sterling
  9. Bolton
    69' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: J. Matete
  10. Bolton
    69' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Arfield · On: G. Thomason
  11. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Calafiori · On: M. Kacurri
  12. Arsenal
    71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Saka · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  13. Bolton
    71' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chris Forino · On: George Johnston
  14. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz
  15. Bolton
    78' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John McAtee · On: V. Adeboyejo
  16. Bolton
    79' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Collins · On: D. Charles
  17. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sterling · On: Ismeal Kabia

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Bolton
Fouls 5 8
Pass Accuracy 90% 63%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 4
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 642 187
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 8 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 77% 23%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 575 118
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took an early lead with Declan Rice’s goal at 16 minutes, setting the tone for their dominance.
  • ▸ E. Nwaneri's brace, scoring in the 37th and 49th minutes, solidified Arsenal's control over Bolton, making it a three-goal advantage before halftime.