Match report

Barnsley Defeats Bolton 1-0 in League One Clash

Barnsley
Barnsley
1–0
FT
Bolton
Bolton
May 19, 2023

Barnsley held off Bolton to secure a crucial win in their League One game, thanks to an early goal by Liam Kitching. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards for both sides, Barnsley maintained their lead through solid defense and strategic play.

Key Facts

  • • Liam Kitching scored the only goal in the 24th minute, assisted by L. Connell.
  • • Bolton's Kieran Dempsey received a yellow card for a foul at the 42nd minute.
  • • Barnsley's Dan Cole was also shown a yellow card for fouling an opponent at the 57th minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Barnsley replacing J. Norwood with S. Tedić in the 65th minute.

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Isted (G)
  • 12 B. Thomas (D)
  • 6 M. Andersen (D)
  • 5 L. Kitching (D)
  • 2 J. Williams (M)
  • 30 A. Phillips (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 8 H. Kane (M)
  • 7 N. Cadden (M)
  • 31 S. Tedić (F)
  • 44 D. Cole (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Norwood
  • 3 J. Russell
  • 10 J. Benson
  • 16 L. Thomas
  • 40 B. Collins
  • 17 B. Cotter
  • 47 M. Watters

Bolton

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 19 J. Trafford (G)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 5 Ricardo (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 21 C. Bradley (M)
  • 25 G. Thomason (M)
  • 16 A. Morley (M)
  • 27 R. Williams (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (F)
  • 11 D. N'Lundulu (F)
  • 10 D. Charles (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 E. Kachunga
  • 29 V. Adeboyejo
  • 8 J. Sheehan
  • 3 D. John
  • 35 C. Jerome
  • 12 J. Dixon
  • 4 M. Williams

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    24' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    Liam Kitching · Assist: L. Connell
  2. Bolton
    42' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dempsey

    Foul

  3. Barnsley
    57' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    D. Cole

    Foul

  4. Barnsley
    65' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Tedić · On: J. Norwood
  5. Bolton
    67' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Thomason · On: E. Kachunga
  6. Bolton
    67' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Nlundulu · On: V. Adeboyejo
  7. Bolton
    73' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: J. Sheehan
  8. Bolton
    73' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Williams · On: D. John
  9. Bolton
    81' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Santos

    Foul

  10. Barnsley
    84' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Connell · On: J. Russell
  11. Barnsley
    85' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: J. Benson
  12. Bolton
    85' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Morley · On: C. Jerome
  13. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Cole · On: Luke Thomas

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Bolton
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 61% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 256 535
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 155 419
Shots Inside Box 4 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley's early goal by Liam Kitching set the tone and provided a psychological edge over Bolton.
  • ▸ Despite Bolton making multiple substitutions to try and level the score, Barnsley's defensive resilience kept their lead intact.