Bolton vs Preston: result, goals and statistics
Match events
- Ali McCannYellow card13′
- S. DalbyGoal14′
- T. GaleAssist: J. McAtee25′
- Jordan ThompsonYellow card27′
- Pol ValentínYellow card42′
- Josh SheehanYellow card48′
- P. ValentinO. Offiah64′
- J. ThompsonL. Leroy64′
- C. LangJ. Erabi64′
- G. LarrazabalS. Iling Junior75′
- J. McAteeR. Hardie75′
- A. HughesA. Vukcevic79′
- D. BurgzorgT. Small79′
- M. ConwayE. Toal82′
- L. StephensonL. Brunt85′
- T. GaleK. Dong85′
- J. ErabiAssist: A. Vukcevic86′
- Chris ForinoYellow card88′
Form
BoltonLWDDW
PrestonDLLLLWWinDDrawLLossLast 5 matches, most recent first
Last 9 meetings
3
Bolton · Wins
3
Draws
3
Preston · Wins
Last meetings
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Full table
Match info
- Competition
Championship- Date
- Saturday, 15 August 2026
- Round
- 1
- Venue
- Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
- Referee
- Adam Herczeg, England
Bolton vs Preston: match report
Bolton beat Preston 2-1 in Championship on 15 August 2026. The match was part of round 1. It was 2-0 at half-time.
Possession was 55% to 45% in favour of Bolton, with shots on target 6 to 3. The venue was Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. The first goal came from S. Dalby in the 14th minute. Goals for Bolton: S. Dalby 14', T. Gale 25'. Goals for Preston: J. Erabi 86'. Before kick-off the form of Bolton read 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in 5 matches. Going into the match, Preston had no wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their previous 5 matches. Head-to-head before this match, last 8 meetings: 2 wins for Bolton, 3 wins for Preston, 3 draws. Their previous meeting, on 26 July 2025, finished Bolton 2-0 Preston.
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Bolton vs Preston: questions and answers
What was the score in Bolton vs Preston?
Bolton won 2-1 against Preston.
Which stadium hosted Bolton vs Preston?
The match was played at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton.
What is the head-to-head record of Bolton and Preston?
In their last 8 meetings before this match Bolton had 2 wins, Preston 3 wins, with 3 draws.
Who were the goalscorers in Bolton vs Preston?
Bolton: S. Dalby 14', T. Gale 25'; Preston: J. Erabi 86'.
