EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 7Saturday, 12 September 2026 · 12:30 UK
Bolton WanderersHomeCoach: Ian Evatt
1 - 0
HT 0-0
Full time
Cardiff CityAwayCoach: Mark Hudson
Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton (28,723)Referee: T. ParsonsWeather: Overcast, 17°C, 16km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Bolton WanderersStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Dalby
DongIling-JuniorRodrigues
SheehanErhahon
DaviesToalLarrazabalConway
Bazunu
Bench
1. J. Bonham4. X. Simons9. T. Bair11. T. Gale14. A. Famewo17. A. Ito26. J. Nelson39. R. Hardie45. J. McAtee
Coach: S. Schumacher
Cardiff CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Trott
BaganOshoBielikNg
RobertsonColwill
MoylanTannerWillock
Salech
Bench
14. D. Turnbull23. C. Scanlon30. H. Tyrer33. R. Tankiewicz41. M. Turner43. P. Moreno44. R. Kpakio45. Cian Ashford47. C. Robinson
Coach: B. Barry-Murphy

Match events

  1. 31'🟨YellowBen Davies
  2. 32'🟨YellowKyliane Dong
  3. 37'🟨YellowSamuel Iling
  4. 42'🟨YellowJoel Colwill
  5. 45'↔SubstitutionOff Thelonius Bair ↔ On Sam Dalby
  6. 45'↔SubstitutionOff Thierry Gale ↔ On Samuel Iling
  7. 54'🟨YellowPerry Tian Hee Ng
  8. 59'↔SubstitutionOff David Turnbull ↔ On Joel Colwill
  9. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Atsuki Ito ↔ On Ruben Rodrigues
  10. 74'↔SubstitutionOff C. Ashford ↔ On Christopher Willock
  11. 75'↔SubstitutionOff Callum Robinson ↔ On Yousef Salech
  12. 75'↔SubstitutionOff Jayden Nelson ↔ On Kyliane Dong
  13. 78'🟨YellowJayden Nelson
  14. 83'↔SubstitutionOff Ryan Hardie ↔ On Ethan Erhahon
  15. 90'⚽GoalThierry Galeassist: Thelonius Bair
  16. 90+1'🟨YellowThierry Gale
  17. 90+2'↔SubstitutionOff Calum Scanlon ↔ On Joel Bagan
  18. 90+2'↔SubstitutionOff Ronan Kpakio ↔ On Alexander Sean Pablo Robertson

Match statistics

Bolton Wanderers
Stat
Cardiff City
  • 41%Possession59%
  • 7Shots17
  • 5Shots on target10
  • 1Shots off target2
  • 1Shots blocked5
  • 3Shots inside box13
  • 4Shots outside box4
  • 337Total passes480
  • 247Passes accurate398
  • 16Fouls13
  • 2Corners10
  • 3Offsides7
  • 5Yellow cards2
  • 0Red cards0
  • 10Saves4
  • 12Free Kicks15

Bolton Wanderers, last 5

  1. L8 SeptvsWest Ham United2-3
  2. L5 Sept@Millwall0-4
  3. L1 Sept@Sheffield United2-3
  4. L1 Sept@Sheffield Utd2-3
  5. L29 AugvsLincoln City0-1

Cardiff City, last 5

  1. D8 SeptvsStoke City1-1
  2. L5 Sept@Portsmouth0-2
  3. L2 Sept@Queens Park Rangers1-2
  4. D29 AugvsSheffield United2-2
  5. D29 AugvsSheffield Utd2-2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
9
Meetings
5
Bolton Wanderers wins
1
Draws
3
Cardiff City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City?
Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Cardiff City, played 12 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Bolton Wanderers led 0-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City?
Across 9 meetings in our archive, Bolton Wanderers have won 5, Cardiff City have won 3, with 1 draws.
Where is Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City played?
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton - Bolton Wanderers's home ground.