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Championship (England)· 2026/27Ratings updated after matchday closeBolton
StrugglingBelow average 360MIXED FORM
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360 · #22 of 30
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1414
Elo
Last 5:WLWDLLatest: vs Middlesbrough 1-5 · 23 Oct 2026
Next:vs Bristol City· Sat 31 OctBelow-average profile with clear gaps between its strongest and weakest pillars.
360 ranking#22/30Championship
In the standings#18Championship
ProfileBelow averageBelow average 360
Bolton are going through a difficult period in Championship, placed #18 in the table with a 360 score of 39.4. Their attacking output (53.5) is their strongest dimension. Significant challenges ahead, with most metrics below the competitive average. Classified as a struggling side, Bolton present a lopsided profile across the four dimensions. No single dimension stands out as particularly strong. Work is needed in defense, form and solidity to become a more complete side.
Composite of the four quality pillars, weighted Attack 35% · Defense 35% · Form 20% · Solidity 10%. Every score is 0-100 relative to Championship.
The four pillars
Championship medianATT53DEF31FORM31SOL37
BoltonChampionship median
P85 = better than 85% of the teams in the league. Tap a pillar to see its breakdown.
Breakdown · Attack
53 · P57Median 54The attacking output of Bolton is around the league average at 53.5.
MetricValueLevel
Goals forGoals scored, normalised vs league48Average
Shots on targetHow often they hit the target66Strong
xG createdQuality of chances created49Average
31 · P23Median 47The rearguard of Bolton has been leaking goals, with a defense score of 30.5.
MetricValueLevel
Goals againstGoals conceded - fewer is better25Below average
Clean sheetsShare of matches conceding zero50Average
Shots on target facedShots on target allowed25Below average
Goals prevented60Average
31 · P17Median 49Bolton are going through a rough patch, with a form rating of 31.5. Their season record of 4W-2D-6L (GD: -7) sees them at #18 in the table.
MetricValueLevel
Points · last 5Points won in the last 5 matches50Average
Elo levelCurrent leakage-free Elo0Below average
Goal diff · recentRecent goal-difference trend39Below average
StreakCurrent run of results37Below average
37 · P30Median 49Bolton are prone to the occasional heavy defeat, with a Solidity score of 36.5. With an Elo of 1414, their strength rating is below the top tier. Based on 12 matches analysed.
MetricValueLevel
Heavy-defeat resistanceRarely loses by a wide margin37Below average
31How easy Bolton is to anticipate match to match. Lower = more volatile; higher = steadier. Neither good nor bad, and not part of the 360 Overall.
MetricValueLevel
Goal-diff variance33Below average
Total-goals variance0Below average
Home/away gap50Average
Sample maturity50Average
1.08xActual goals vs expected goals (xG). Above 1.0 = outperforming chances; below 1.0 = underperforming.
Attacking efficiencygoals / xG1.079
Defending efficiencyconceded / xGA1.004
Scores from 0 to 100 relative to Championship. Green means above the league median (or a strong level when there is no reference).
Versus its leagueBolton vs the Championship field
| Metric | Bolton | League avg | Percentile | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 53.5 | 53.9 | P57 | Above league median |
| Defense | 30.5 | 46.9 | P23 | Below league median |
| Form | 31.5 | 49.3 | P17 | Below league median |
| Solidity | 36.5 | 49.3 | P30 | Below league median |
| Predictability | 31.4 | 45.8 | P13 | Below league median |