Match report
Bolton and Accrington ST Draw 0-0 in League One Clash
Bolton
0–0
FT
Accrington ST
Feb 29, 2020
Bolton and Accrington ST battled to a goalless draw in their League One encounter, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite numerous chances. Bolton's J. Hobbs and Accrington ST's B. Grant entered the game as substitutes, while Bolton's K. Bryan picked up a yellow card in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Bolton 0–0 Accrington ST
- • Substitution: J. Hobbs (Bolton) on in 46th minute
- • Substitution: B. Grant (Accrington ST) on in 56th minute
- • Yellow Card: K. Bryan (Bolton) in 73rd minute
- • Further substitutions: R. Sykes and C. Bishop for Accrington ST
Lineups
Bolton
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 20 R. Matthews (G)
- 5 J. Hobbs (D)
- 28 A. Nsiala (D)
- 17 K. Bryan (M)
- 12 B. Fleming (D)
- 8 L. Murphy (M)
- 11 A. Crawford (F)
- 4 J. Lowe (D)
- 22 D. Politic (M)
- 9 D. Murphy (F)
- 23 J. Dodoo (M)
Substitutes
- 30 L. Zouma
- 2 J. Emmanuel
- 3 J. Bunney
- 6 R. Delaney
- 18 E. Hamilton
- 43 M. Alexander
- 14 J. Mellis
Accrington ST
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 J. Bursik (G)
- 28 S. Conneely (M)
- 12 J. Maguire (D)
- 2 C. Johnson (D)
- 5 R. Sykes (D)
- 18 H. Rodgers (D)
- 8 S. Finley (M)
- 7 J. Clark (M)
- 10 J. Pritchard (M)
- 15 B. Grant (M)
- 19 C. Bishop (F)
Substitutes
- 32 D. Charles
- 36 J. Opoku
- 38 B. Ashley-Seal
- 42 S. Diallo
- 40 T. Savin
- 16 B. Barclay
- 9 O. Zanzala
Timeline
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46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hobbs · On: Yoan Zouma -
56' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Grant · On: D. Charles -
73' Bolton Card · Yellow CardK. Bryan -
74' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Sykes · On: Jerome Opoku -
79' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Bishop · On: B. Ashley-Seal
Match Stats
| Stat | Bolton | Accrington ST |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 64% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 440 | 360 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 312 | 229 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 5 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Hobbs's introduction for Bolton in the 46th minute did not change the momentum of the game, as both teams continued to battle for control.
- ▸ Accrington ST's decision to bring on B. Grant and later R. Sykes and C. Bishop in the latter stages of the game aimed to shift the momentum, but the deadlock remained unbroken.