Match report

Bolton and Doncaster Draw in League One Clash 0-0

Bolton
Bolton
0–0
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Mar 17, 2026

Bolton and Doncaster were unable to break the deadlock in a tightly contested match at the Macron Stadium in League One. Both sides created chances, but neither was able to find the back of the net. The game saw several yellow cards and substitutions, but the score remained goalless.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bolton 0-0 Doncaster
  • • Three yellow cards issued to Doncaster players R. Gotts, M. Pearson, and J. Sterry
  • • Bolton substituted Robert Apter, J. Osei-Tutu, I. Cissoko, and R. Rodrigues
  • • Doncaster made four substitutions with E. Lee, J. Gibson, B. Sharp, and George Broadbent coming on

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 29 C. Christie (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 48 M. Burstow (M)
  • 9 J. Kenny (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 15 R. Apter
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu
  • 21 E. Erhahon
  • 27 R. Rodrigues

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 12 N. Byrne (D)
  • 5 M. Pearson (D)
  • 23 J. Senior (D)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 4 O. Bailey (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 17 G. Middleton (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 J. Oram
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 18 E. Lee
  • 33 B. Close
  • 8 G. Broadbent
  • 6 J. McGrath

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    45'+1 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts

    Foul

  2. Doncaster
    54' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pearson

    Foul

  3. Bolton
    58' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dempsey

    Foul

  4. Bolton
    63' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Burstow · On: Robert Apter
  5. Bolton
    63' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Christie · On: J. Osei-Tutu
  6. Bolton
    72' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Gale · On: I. Cissoko
  7. Doncaster
    72' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Clifton · On: E. Lee
  8. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Middleton · On: J. Gibson
  9. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: B. Sharp
  10. Bolton
    85' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: R. Rodrigues
  11. Doncaster
    88' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Molyneux · On: George Broadbent
  12. Doncaster
    90'+6 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sterry

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Doncaster
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 65%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 14
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 488 286
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 9 7
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 6
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 416 187
Shots Inside Box 17 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster's early yellow cards to R. Gotts and M. Pearson in the 45th and 54th minutes potentially stifled their attacking momentum
  • ▸ Bolton's late substitutions with J. Sheehan replacing R. Rodrigues in the 85th minute to boost their attacking options, but it was not enough to alter the scoreline