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Bolton Wanderers' Goal-Scoring Woes

This article analyzes Bolton Wanderers' recent performance and their struggles to convert chances into goals. Despite high shot counts, including a game with 36 attempts against Rotherham, they lack efficiency in front of the net. This inefficiency is not a new problem, persisting across different managers.

Key Statistics

  • Bolton has missed 58 'big chances' this season.
  • They rank 17th in the division for shot-on-target ratio (32.5%).
  • Only Huddersfield Town has wasted more big chances (63).
  • Despite high overall shot numbers (541), only Huddersfield has taken more.

The article highlights the individual struggles of strikers Aaron Collins (10 goals, 11.9% conversion rate, 17 big chances missed) and John McAtee (11 goals, 19.64% conversion rate, 8 big chances missed). It also notes the absence of other strikers due to injury or transfer. The analysis concludes that Bolton's consistent creation of chances needs to translate into more goals to achieve their targets, setting the stage for their upcoming match against Barnsley.

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