Match report

Peterborough Defeats Bolton 3-1 in League One Clash

Peterborough
Peterborough
3–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Jan 10, 2026

Peterborough demonstrated impressive team play to defeat Bolton by a score of 3-1. Goals from J. Morgan, M. Garbett, and K. Lisbie were key highlights as Peterborough's defensive tactics stifled any significant threat from the visiting side.

Key Facts

  • • Peterborough scored goals by J. Morgan (34'), M. Garbett (54'), and K. Lisbie (66')
  • • Bolton managed a consolation goal through S. Dalby at 65'
  • • Bolton made several substitutions in the first half, bringing on T. Gale, E. Erhahon, and A. Cozier-Duberry
  • • Peterborough saw two yellow cards for time wasting by P. Kioso (81') and C. Hayes (90+8')

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 29 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 N. Bilokapic
  • 33 J. Dornelly
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 39 O. Aderoju

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 27 T. Miller (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 48 M. Burstow (F)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Broome
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph
  • 29 C. Christie
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 16 A. Morley
  • 24 M. Forss
  • 10 S. Dalby

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    34' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morgan · Assist: H. Leonard
  2. Bolton
    44' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: C. Christie
  3. Bolton
    45' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Gale · On: S. Dalby
  4. Bolton
    46' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Erhahon · On: Xavier Simons
  5. Peterborough
    54' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Garbett · Assist: Archie Collins
  6. Bolton
    58' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cozier-Duberry · On: M. Forss
  7. Bolton
    65' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Dalby · Assist: M. Conway
  8. Peterborough
    66' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisbie · Assist: C. Johnston
  9. Bolton
    68' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: A. Morley
  10. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  11. Peterborough
    81' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kioso

    Time wasting

  12. Peterborough
    82' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: O. Aderoju
  13. Peterborough
    83' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: D. Frith
  14. Peterborough
    90'+2 Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Johnston · On: J. Dornelly
  15. Peterborough
    90'+2 Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Garbett · On: C. Hayes
  16. Peterborough
    90'+8 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hayes

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Bolton
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 510 358
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.22 1.76
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 411 269
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Morgan's early goal at 34' set the tone for Peterborough's dominance, as they extended their lead to two goals with M. Garbett scoring just before halftime at 54'
  • ▸ Bolton managed a brief reprieve through S. Dalby’s goal at 65', but K. Lisbie promptly restored Peterborough's two-goal advantage only a minute later