Bolton vs Preston (Championship) was played on 15 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Bolton vs Preston: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 27 |
| 3 | Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 4 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 5 | West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
Bolton vs Preston: match preview and analysis
Bolton held on for a 2‑1 victory over Preston at home, nudging them up to 20th place with seven points from seven games – two wins, a draw and four defeats, and a modest +‑5 goal difference. Preston remain rooted at 23rd, their three points coming from a solitary win and a bleak 6‑13 tally that underscores their defensive frailties. The win widened Bolton’s edge in the head‑to‑head this season, having already taken the sole encounter between the sides. Both clubs will now turn their attention to the next round, where Bolton will hope to climb out of the relegation zone while Preston scramble for any sign of revival.
Bolton vs Preston: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Bolton vs Preston: questions and answers
How did Bolton vs Preston end?
Bolton beat Preston 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
15 August 2026, kick-off at 12:30, at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Referee: Adam Herczeg, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Bolton: 19th (14 points), Preston: 24th (5 points).
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