Match report

Bolton Secures Win Over AFC Wimbledon in League One

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
0–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Jan 31, 2026

AFC Wimbledon held their own against Bolton but ultimately fell short in the League One fixture played at Kingsmeadow. Bolton's early lead, thanks to an impressive strike by Christopher Blackett-Taylor assisted by John McAtee, set the tone for the game.

Key Facts

  • • AFC Wimbledon 0 - 1 Bolton
  • • Goal: C. Blackett-Taylor (Bolton) at minute 13
  • • Yellow Card: John McAtee (Bolton) at minute 60
  • • Multiple substitutions from both AFC Wimbledon and Bolton, with significant changes after the goal

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 2 N. Asiimwe (D)
  • 6 R. Johnson (D)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 3 S. Seddon (D)
  • 7 J. Tilley (D)
  • 12 A. Smith (M)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 8 C. Maycock (M)
  • 16 A. Hackford (F)
  • 11 M. Browne (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 9 O. Bugiel
  • 14 M. Stevens
  • 15 P. Bauer
  • 21 M. Hippolyte
  • 37 Z. Nelson
  • 30 R. Nkeng

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 15 R. Apter (M)
  • 45 J. McAtee (M)
  • 35 C. Blackett-Taylor (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 29 C. Christie
  • 26 L. Temple
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 11 T. Gale
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 48 M. Burstow

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    13' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Blackett-Taylor · Assist: John McAtee
  2. AFC Wimbledon
    46' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: R. Nkeng
  3. Bolton
    60' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    John McAtee

    Foul

  4. AFC Wimbledon
    67' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hackford · On: M. Stevens
  5. Bolton
    68' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: John McAtee · On: Xavier Simons
  6. Bolton
    68' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: T. Gale
  7. Bolton
    72' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Apter · On: I. Cissoko
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    73' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Maycock · On: Z. Nelson
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    79' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Browne · On: O. Bugiel
  10. AFC Wimbledon
    80' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jake Reeves · On: M. Hippolyte
  11. Bolton
    83' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: C. Christie
  12. Bolton
    83' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: M. Burstow
  13. AFC Wimbledon
    90'+5 AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Alistair Smith

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Bolton
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 72% 75%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 365 439
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 0 6
xG 1.60 1.15
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 263 330
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned early in favor of Bolton when C. Blackett-Taylor scored a decisive goal at minute 13.
  • ▸ Bolton maintained control despite multiple substitutions, with AFC Wimbledon unable to break through defensively.