Match report

Bolton Defeats Burton Albion 2-1 in League One Clash

Bolton
Bolton
2–1
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 27, 2026

Bolton pulled off a narrow but significant victory against Burton Albion on Saturday, securing the win with goals from S. Dalby. The match saw Bolton take an early lead but faced a strong challenge from Burton, who equalized before Dalby's late winner sealed the deal.

Key Facts

  • • S. Dalby scored twice for Bolton (50', 90')
  • • Jack Armer netted an equalizer for Burton Albion at 69'
  • • Bolton made multiple substitutions, including J. Osei-Tutu and M. Conway
  • • Burton Albion substituted players like T. Vancooten and J. McKiernan to change momentum

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 29 C. Christie (M)
  • 16 A. Morley (M)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 25 M. Conway (M)
  • 45 J. McAtee (F)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (F)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu
  • 24 L. Temple
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 11 T. Gale
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 48 M. Burstow

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 10 T. Shade
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 16 A. Hartridge
  • 22 J. Larsson
  • 23 S. Revan
  • 41 S. Krubally

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    50' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dalby
  2. Bolton
    54' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Christie

    Foul

  3. Burton Albion
    61' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: Alex Hartridge
  4. Burton Albion
    61' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. J. McKiernan · On: S. Revan
  5. Bolton
    65' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Christie · On: J. Osei-Tutu
  6. Bolton
    66' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Dalby

    Time wasting

  7. Burton Albion
    69' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Armer
  8. Burton Albion
    71' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Adom · On: T. Shade
  9. Burton Albion
    71' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jack Armer · On: Julian Larsson
  10. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Conway · On: T. Gale
  11. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: I. Cissoko
  12. Bolton
    76' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John McAtee · On: M. Burstow
  13. Bolton
    80' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Morley · On: Xavier Simons
  14. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Udoka Godwin-Malife

    Foul

  15. Bolton
    86' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Osei-Tutu

    Foul

  16. Bolton
    90' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dalby

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Burton Albion
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 495 361
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 418 288
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Dalby's early goal in the 50th minute put Bolton in control but Burton responded strongly, equalizing through Jack Armer at 69'
  • ▸ Dalby sealed victory for Bolton with a late goal in the 90th minute, securing a vital win that could impact their standings in League One