EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 1Saturday, 15 August 2026 · 12:30 UK
Bolton WanderersHomeCoach: Ian Evatt
2 - 1
HT 2-0
Full time
Preston North EndAwayCoach: Paul Heckingbottom
Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton (28,723)Referee: Adam Herczeg, EnglandWeather: Partly cloudy, 17°C, 14km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Bolton WanderersStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Dalby
GaleLarrazabalMcAtee
SheehanErhahon
Forino-JosephFamewoConwayStephenson
Bonham
Bench
5. L. Brunt6. B. Davies7. K. Dong12. D. Watson16. S. Iling Junior18. E. Toal23. D. Harrington29. C. Christie39. R. Hardie
Coach: Steven Schumacher
Preston North EndStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Iversen
ValentinLindsayStoreyHughes
McCannThompson
DevineLangBurgzorg
Osmajic
Bench
3. A. Vukcevic9. J. Erabi11. T. Small21. L. Nicholls23. A. Moran24. O. Offiah27. L. Leroy30. G. Gryba32. E. Nolan
Coach: Paul Heckingbottom

Match events

  1. 13'🟨YellowAli McCann
  2. 14'⚽GoalS. Dalby
  3. 25'⚽GoalT. Galeassist: J. McAtee
  4. 27'🟨YellowJordan Thompson
  5. 42'🟨YellowPol Valentín
  6. 48'🟨YellowJosh Sheehan
  7. 64'↔SubstitutionOff O. Offiah ↔ On P. Valentin
  8. 64'↔SubstitutionOff L. Leroy ↔ On J. Thompson
  9. 64'↔SubstitutionOff J. Erabi ↔ On C. Lang
  10. 75'↔SubstitutionOff S. Iling Junior ↔ On G. Larrazabal
  11. 75'↔SubstitutionOff R. Hardie ↔ On J. McAtee
  12. 79'↔SubstitutionOff A. Vukcevic ↔ On A. Hughes
  13. 79'↔SubstitutionOff T. Small ↔ On D. Burgzorg
  14. 82'↔SubstitutionOff E. Toal ↔ On M. Conway
  15. 85'↔SubstitutionOff L. Brunt ↔ On L. Stephenson
  16. 85'↔SubstitutionOff K. Dong ↔ On T. Gale
  17. 86'⚽GoalJ. Erabiassist: A. Vukcevic
  18. 88'🟨YellowChris Forino

Match statistics

Bolton Wanderers
Stat
Preston North End
  • 55%Possession45%
  • 15Shots10
  • 6Shots on target3
  • 9Shots off target4
  • 1Shots blocked3
  • 7Shots inside box9
  • 8Shots outside box1
  • 402Total passes330
  • 311Passes accurate233
  • 77%Pass accuracy71%
  • 1.10Expected goals (xG)1.12
  • 12Fouls11
  • 5Corners2
  • 3Offsides7
  • 2Yellow cards3
  • -Red cards-
  • 2Saves3
  • -0.03goals_prevented-0.03

Bolton Wanderers, last 5

  1. L5 May@Nottingham Forest0-1
  2. L27 AprvsBrentford0-1
  3. L22 Apr@Blackburn Rovers0-2
  4. L19 AprvsAston Villa0-2
  5. L13 Apr@Derby County0-4

Preston North End, last 5

  1. L2 MayvsSouthampton1-3
  2. W25 Apr@Sheffield United3-2
  3. L22 Apr@Birmingham City1-2
  4. L18 AprvsWest Bromwich Albion0-2
  5. W11 Apr@Charlton Athletic2-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
9
Meetings
3
Bolton Wanderers wins
3
Draws
3
Preston North End wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End?
Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End, played 15 August 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Bolton Wanderers led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End?
Across 9 meetings in our archive, Bolton Wanderers have won 3, Preston North End have won 3, with 3 draws.
Where is Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End played?
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton - Bolton Wanderers's home ground.