Bolton vs Blackburn: result 2-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 23Kick-off on December 26, 2014 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
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What was the result of Bolton vs Blackburn?
Bolton won 2-1 on December 26, 2014.
Goalscorers
- 41′J. KingBlackburn
- 59′E. HeskeyBolton
- 62′D. PratleyBolton
Official lineup for Bolton vs Blackburn
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Bolton
- 11R. Hall
- 22Eiður Smári Gudjohnsen
- 7L. Feeney
- 18Neil Danns
- 21D. Pratley
- 25J. Vela
- 27Lee Chung-Yong
- 4Matt Mills
- 5T. Ream
- 14Dorian Dervite
- 24A. Lonergan
Blackburn
- 7J. King
- 11J. Rhodes
- 14M. Olsson
- 10T. Cairney
- 12B. Marshall
- 25R. Tunnicliffe
- 29C. Evans
- 2A. Henley
- 5G. Hanley
- 22S. Duffy
- 30J. Steele
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bolton have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Blackburn have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2014 | Millwall(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Dec 13, 2014 | Ipswich(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Reading(away) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Huddersfield(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Nov 22, 2014 | Blackpool(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2014 | Charlton(home) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Dec 13, 2014 | Brentford(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Middlesbrough(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Nov 22, 2014 | Leeds(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Bolton wins, 0 draws, 1 Blackburn win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2014 | Bolton 4-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| Aug 31, 2013 | Blackburn 4-1 Bolton | Championship |
| Mar 5, 2013 | Bolton 1-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Blackburn 1-2 Bolton | Championship |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Bolton 2-1 Blackburn | Premier League |
| Dec 20, 2011 | Blackburn 1-2 Bolton | Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
Bolton score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Blackburn score 1.4 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 1.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Blackburn | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Bolton sit 14th in Championship (13 points from 10 matches) and Blackburn sit 9th (15 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
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