Bolton Wanderers FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 11 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 11 | 23 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 11 | 22 |
| 4 | Birmingham City FC | 11 | 20 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Stoke City FC | 11 | 19 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 11 | 17 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 10 | 17 |
| 9 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 11 | 17 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | Sheffield United FC | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | Portsmouth FC | 10 | 14 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 11 | 14 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 11 | 14 |
| 16 | Bristol City FC | 11 | 14 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic FC | 11 | 14 |
| 18 | Lincoln City FC | 11 | 12 |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 11 | 11 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 11 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich City FC | 11 | 9 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 11 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 11 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Southampton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Norwich City FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 12 Sep | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | West Ham United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Millwall FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #3 |
| 14 | Points | 22 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 22 |
| 18 | Conceded | 16 |
| -3 | GD | +6 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 36% | Win % | 55% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC are 15th (14 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/4
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
5/4
61-75
5/3
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bolton Wanderers FC
| Sam Dalby | 4 G | |
| Thierry Gale | 3 G | 1 A |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 9 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2026-10-17
Southampton FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2026-10-13
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-10-10
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–2
Stoke City FC
L
2026-09-20
Norwich City FC
3–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-09-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2026-09-08
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–3
West Ham United FC
L
Middlesbrough FC Form
2026-10-17
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2026-10-13
Stoke City FC
2–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2026-10-10
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2026-09-19
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2026-09-15
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Millwall FC
D
2026-09-12
Middlesbrough FC
4–3
Norwich City FC
W
Predictions
1.31
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
73%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Middlesbrough FC
76%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
12%
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
28%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.