Match report
Bolton and Northampton Draw in League One Clash
Bolton
0–0
FT
Northampton
Jan 4, 2026
Bolton and Northampton battled to a goalless stalemate in their League One encounter. Both sides created chances but could not find the back of the net, resulting in an eventful yet scoreless match at Macron Stadium.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Bolton 0–0 Northampton
- • Competition: League One
- • Substitution (Northampton): Elliott List and Jack Vale
- • Substitution (Bolton): R. Taylor, E. Erhahon, I. Cissoko, C. Christie, M. Burstow
Lineups
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 27 T. Miller (G)
- 29 C. Christie (D)
- 18 E. Toal (D)
- 6 G. Johnston (D)
- 5 R. Taylor (D)
- 8 J. Sheehan (M)
- 21 E. Erhahon (M)
- 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
- 22 K. Dempsey (M)
- 20 I. Cissoko (M)
- 48 M. Burstow (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Sharman-Lowe
- 14 J. Osei-Tutu
- 25 M. Conway
- 4 X. Simons
- 11 T. Gale
- 17 J. Randall
- 10 S. Dalby
Northampton
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
- 35 M. Dyche (D)
- 5 J. Guthrie (D)
- 21 J. Perkins (D)
- 16 J. Wormleighton (M)
- 23 T. Taylor (M)
- 4 D. Campbell (M)
- 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
- 10 E. List (F)
- 27 J. Vale (F)
- 7 S. Hoskins (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Burge
- 2 J. Burroughs
- 6 J. Willis
- 9 T. Eaves
- 11 K. Swyer
- 17 M. Jacobs
- 22 K. Edwards
Timeline
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56' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: Elliott List · On: T. Eaves
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56' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: Jack Vale · On: K. Edwards
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58' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Taylor · On: M. Conway
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58' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Erhahon · On: J. Randall
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65' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Dyche · On: J. Willis
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67' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Cissoko · On: T. Gale
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76' Bolton subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Christie · On: J. Osei-Tutu
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76' Bolton subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Burstow · On: S. Dalby
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80' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Perkins · On: K. Swyer
Match Stats
| Stat | Bolton | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 62% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 540 | 226 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 0 |
| xG | 1.10 | 0.49 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 432 | 139 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 3 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 56th minute - Northampton made two substitutions with Elliott List and Jack Vale coming on, trying to shift the momentum.
- ▸ 76th minute - Bolton introduced C. Christie and M. Burstow in quick succession, aiming for a late breakthrough.