Match report

Burton Albion 2–2 Bolton: League One Draw

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
2–2
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Mar 10, 2020

Burton Albion and Bolton played out a thrilling 2–2 draw in League One, with Burton's J. Murphy and Bolton's R. Delaney and E. Hamilton trading goals in a fast-paced game. The draw leaves both teams with valuable points in the competitive League One table.

Key Facts

  • • Burton Albion 2–2 Bolton
  • • R. Delaney (20') and E. Hamilton (38') scored for Bolton
  • • J. Murphy scored twice for Burton Albion (28', 65')
  • • A. Crawford provided two assists for Bolton
  • • J. Sbarra received a yellow card for Burton Albion at 90'
  • • A. Nsiala received a yellow card for Bolton at 34'

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Garratt (G)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 5 J. Buxton (D)
  • 15 R. Hutchinson (M)
  • 7 S. Quinn (M)
  • 21 J. O'Toole (D)
  • 4 R. Edwards (M)
  • 29 J. Murphy (F)
  • 10 L. Akins (M)
  • 17 O. Šarkić (F)
  • 23 J. Powell (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Fraser
  • 14 J. Sbarra
  • 6 K. Wallace
  • 12 B. Fox
  • 27 K. Thomas
  • 20 C. Hawkins
  • 3 C. Daniel

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 R. Matthews (G)
  • 28 A. Nsiala (D)
  • 17 K. Bryan (M)
  • 6 R. Delaney (D)
  • 2 J. Emmanuel (D)
  • 12 B. Fleming (D)
  • 8 L. Murphy (M)
  • 11 A. Crawford (M)
  • 18 E. Hamilton (M)
  • 22 D. Politic (M)
  • 23 J. Dodoo (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Georgiou
  • 27 R. Darcy
  • 14 J. Mellis
  • 3 J. Bunney
  • 19 M. Faal
  • 43 M. Alexander
  • 21 H. Brockbank

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    20' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Delaney · Assist: A. Crawford
  2. Burton Albion
    28' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Murphy
  3. Bolton
    34' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nsiala
  4. Bolton
    38' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Hamilton · Assist: A. Crawford
  5. Burton Albion
    60' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Quinn · On: Scott Fraser
  6. Burton Albion
    65' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Murphy · Assist: R. Hutchinson
  7. Bolton
    68' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dennis Politic · On: A. Georgiou
  8. Bolton
    79' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Crawford · On: R. Darcy
  9. Burton Albion
    82' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Šarkić · On: J. Sbarra
  10. Burton Albion
    85' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Powell · On: K. Wallace
  11. Bolton
    90'+3 Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hamilton · On: J. Mellis
  12. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sbarra

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Bolton
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 7 9
Total Passes 511 354
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 412 254
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolton took an early lead with R. Delaney's goal in the 20th minute, but Burton Albion equalized just 8 minutes later through J. Murphy
  • ▸ E. Hamilton's goal for Bolton in the 38th minute seemed to settle the game, but Burton Albion pushed back and J. Murphy's second equalizer at 65' secured a hard-fought draw for the hosts