Match Report
21 points separated the sides: Bolton Wanderers 5th on 75, Burton Albion 17th on 54. The last five rounds placed Bolton Wanderers no better than 15th for form, against 5th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Bolton Wanderers 1.52 scored and 1.13 conceded per game, Burton Albion 1.09 and 1.3, with the league averaging 1.32.
14 meetings are on record — 4 won by Bolton Wanderers, 6 by Burton Albion, 4 drawn, at 2.57 goals per meeting.
University of Bolton Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 28,723. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Bolton Wanderers: S. Dalby (50'), S. Dalby (90') · Burton Albion: J. Armer (69')
Key stats
Possession: Bolton Wanderers 57% · Burton Albion 43% · Total shots: 14-11 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 5-4