Bolton
League One
FT
3
-
3
Huddersfield
League: League One
Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Referee: J. Miles
Bolton
Match Timeline
Huddersfield
Main Prediction
Home Win
Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
84.4%
X
0%
Away
15.6%
1X
84.4%
X2
15.6%
12
100%
Tactical Setup
Bolton formation
4-2-3-1
Huddersfield formation
3-4-2-1
Bolton missing
0
Huddersfield missing
0
Key Squad Notes
Bolton scorers
M. Burstow (12 goals), S. Dalby (10 goals), A. Cozier-Duberry (8 goals)
Bolton creators
A. Cozier-Duberry (8 assists), S. Dalby (5 assists), T. Hamer (5 assists)
Huddersfield scorers
J. Taylor (15 goals), L. Castledine (10 goals), B. Radulovic (8 goals)
Huddersfield creators
Marcus Harness (6 assists), Lynden Gooch (6 assists), B. Radulovic (5 assists)
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Bolton and Huddersfield have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Bolton 4-2-3-1 / Huddersfield 3-4-2-1
H2H summary: Bolton wins 4, draws 1, Huddersfield wins 0
Match Analysis
Placed 3 with 73 points from 43 outings, Bolton continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 19 wins, 16 draws, and 8 losses, while the 59:44 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on M. Burstow (12 goals), S. Dalby (10 goals), A. Cozier-Duberry (8 goals), with creative support from A. Cozier-Duberry (8 assists), S. Dalby (5 assists), T. Hamer (5 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 12 wins, 7 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.
Huddersfield sit 8 with 63 points after 43 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 17 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses, while the 65:56 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on J. Taylor (15 goals), L. Castledine (10 goals), B. Radulovic (8 goals), with creative support from Marcus Harness (6 assists), Lynden Gooch (6 assists), B. Radulovic (5 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 6 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, a split that suggests a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.
Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Huddersfield. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Bolton expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Huddersfield in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Huddersfield having the stronger overall control. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
Statistics
Bolton
Stat
Huddersfield
6
Shots on Goal
3
10
Shots off Goal
2
24
Total Shots
9
8
Blocked Shots
4
11
Shots insidebox
6
13
Shots outsidebox
3
13
Fouls
16
6
Corner Kicks
4
0
Offsides
2
54%
Ball Possession
46%
4
Yellow Cards
5
1
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
3
453
Total passes
390
361
Passes accurate
304
80%
Passes %
78%
1.54
expected_goals
1.98
0
goals_prevented
0
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Lineups
Bolton
Formation
Huddersfield
1
J. Bonham
14
J. Osei-Tutu
18
E. Toal
3
C. Forino-Joseph
6
G. Johnston
8
J. Sheehan
27
R. Rodrigues
19
A. Cozier-Duberry
10
S. Dalby
11
T. Gale
9
J. Kenny
31
J. Alnwick
12
R. Balker
3
M. Wallace
23
S. Roughan
2
L. Sorensen
8
C. Humphreys
4
R. Ledson
19
B. Mumba
10
M. Harness
18
D. Kasumu
42
G. Sebine
Bolton
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
J. Bonham
G
14
J. Osei-Tutu
D
๐ฅ 53'
18
E. Toal
D
โฝ 14'
๐จ 80'
3
C. Forino-Joseph
D
โ 88'
6
G. Johnston
D
โ 78'
๐จ 51'
8
J. Sheehan
M
27
R. Rodrigues
M
โ 78'
19
A. Cozier-Duberry
M
๐ฏ 90'
10
S. Dalby
M
โ 78'
11
T. Gale
M
๐ฏ 14'
โ 60'
๐จ -5'
9
J. Kenny
F
โฝ 77'
๐จ 90+5'
Substitutes
13
N. Broome
G
15
R. Apter
M
20
I. Cissoko
F
โฝ 90'
โ 88'
29
C. Christie
D
โ 78'
45
J. McAtee
F
โ 78'
25
M. Conway
D
โ 60'
48
M. Burstow
F
โ 78'
Huddersfield
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
31
J. Alnwick
G
12
R. Balker
D
๐ฏ 52'
๐จ 90+1'
3
M. Wallace
D
23
S. Roughan
D
๐ฏ 66'
2
L. Sorensen
M
๐จ 90+9'
8
C. Humphreys
M
๐จ 61'
4
R. Ledson
M
๐จ 11'
19
B. Mumba
M
โ 90+8'
10
M. Harness
F
โฝ 55'
๐จ 64'
18
D. Kasumu
F
โฝ 52'
โฝ 66'
โ 67'
42
G. Sebine
F
โ 67'
Substitutes
33
N. Tzanev
G
21
A. Evans
M
17
M. McGuane
M
โ 67'
5
J. Low
D
โ 90+8'
15
D. Charles
F
โ 67'
26
A. May
F
14
M. Miller
F
Head to Head
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5 matches
18.04.2026
Bolton 3 - 3 Huddersfield
FT
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01.11.2025
Bolton 2 - 1 Huddersfield
FT
FA Cup
16.10.2025
Huddersfield 1 - 2 Bolton
FT
League One
25.01.2025
Huddersfield 0 - 1 Bolton
FT
League One
10.12.2024
Bolton 3 - 1 Huddersfield
FT
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