Match report

Bolton and Blackpool Draw 2-2 in League One Thriller

Bolton
Bolton
2–2
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Feb 21, 2026

Bolton and Blackpool battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their latest League One match. Bolton took an early lead through Eoin Toal's goal but found themselves trailing after two quickfire goals from Blackpool’s Coulson and Honeyman. Bolton leveled the scoreline with Michael Burstow scoring late on, securing a point each for both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Eoin Toal scored for Bolton at minute 66.
  • • Harrison Coulson equalized for Blackpool in the 73rd minute.
  • • Graeme Honeyman put Blackpool ahead with a goal at minute 77.
  • • Michael Burstow secured an equalizer for Bolton at minute 85.

Lineups

Bolton

Starting XI

  • 1 Jack Bonham (G)
  • 14 Jordi Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 Eoin Toal (D)
  • 3 Chris Forino (D)
  • 6 George Johnston (D)
  • 8 Josh Sheehan (M)
  • 21 Ethan Erhahon (M)
  • 15 Robert Apter (M)
  • 22 Kyle Dempsey (M)
  • 35 Corey Blackett-Taylor (M)
  • 10 Sam Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 Mason Burstow
  • 11 Thierry Gale
  • 25 Max Conway
  • 9 Johnny Kenny
  • 23 David Harrington
  • 29 Cyrus Christie
  • 4 Xavier Simons

Blackpool

Starting XI

  • 1 Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 Oliver Casey (D)
  • 5 Fraser Horsfall (D)
  • 26 Zachary Ashworth (D)
  • 6 Jordan Brown (M)
  • 24 Reuell Walters (M)
  • 23 Karoy Anderson (M)
  • 7 Leighton Clarkson (M)
  • 15 Hayden Coulson (M)
  • 11 Ashley Fletcher (F)
  • 9 Niall Ennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 George Honeyman
  • 19 Josh Bowler
  • 14 Tom Bloxham
  • 22 CJ Hamilton
  • 25 Franco Ravizzoli
  • 46 Oluchukwu Nwankwo
  • 47 Jack Richardson

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    18' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  2. Blackpool
    61' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Clarkson · On: G. Honeyman
  3. Bolton
    66' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Toal · Assist: Robert Apter
  4. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Anderson · On: Josh Bowler
  5. Blackpool
    70' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ennis · On: T. Bloxham
  6. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Coulson
  7. Bolton
    76' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: T. Gale
  8. Bolton
    76' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Robert Apter · On: M. Burstow
  9. Blackpool
    77' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Honeyman
  10. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    R. Walters

    Foul

  11. Bolton
    82' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: George Johnston · On: J. Kenny
  12. Bolton
    82' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Erhahon · On: M. Conway
  13. Bolton
    85' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Burstow · Assist: T. Gale
  14. Blackpool
    88' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Coulson · On: C. Hamilton
  15. Blackpool
    90'+6 Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Bowler

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Blackpool
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 59%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 14
Corners 15 6
Total Passes 435 208
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 353 122
Shots Inside Box 16 12
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolton's Eoin Toal opened the scoring in the 66th minute, giving them a temporary lead.
  • ▸ Blackpool responded with two quick goals by Coulson and Honeyman, turning the match in their favor before Burstow equalized late on.