Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Bolton Wanderers FC
5 – 2
Full Time
Reading FC
Mon 1 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Aaron Collins 11' 1–0
1–1 40' Lewis Wing
Aaron Collins pen 45+4' 2–1
Jon Bodvarsson 49' 3–1
Aaron Collins 77' 4–1
4–2 90+2' Paul Mukairu
Jon Bodvarsson 90+5' 5–2
Nathanael Ogbeta 16' Y
Josh Sheehan 53' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Reading FC — League One at University of Bolton Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ben Toner
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Ivan Stankovic
4 games this season 🟨 5.5/game ⚽ 12.5 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

3
3
2
Bolton Wanderers FC 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC 2023-09-16 Reading FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2019-01-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Reading FC 2018-08-18 Reading FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Reading FC H 5–2 W
29 Mar Stevenage FC A 0–0 D
16 Mar Derby County FC A 0–1 L
12 Mar Oxford United FC H 5–0 W
09 Mar Exeter City FC A 2–2 D
05 Mar Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–5 L
29 Mar Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
16 Mar Cambridge United FC H 4–0 W
12 Mar Derby County FC A 1–2 L
09 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
02 Mar Carlisle United FC A 3–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Reading FC
Jack Marriott 8 G
Jacob Brown 2 G
George Earthy 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bolton Wanderers FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Jon Bodvarsson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 11' The Wales Aaron Collins breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' The referee has no hesitation. Nathanael Ogbeta is booked for Bolton Wanderers FC — card on 16.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bolton Wanderers FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' England international Kelvin Ehibhationhan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' What composure from Lewis Wing! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 49' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aaron Collins makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 53' A moment of madness from Josh Sheehan on 53 minutes earns him a card. Bolton Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
  • 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 63' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 63.
  • 68' Sam Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 27 cards already picked up this season.
  • 73' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 74' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Jack Iredale exits the field as Will Forrester enters on 74.
  • 77' Aaron Collins has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 79' Aaron Collins makes way for Cameron Jerome at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 81' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Charlie Savage is withdrawn and Michael Craig gets his opportunity.
  • 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Bolton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
  • 87' Ben Elliott is replacing Sam Smith for the Reading FC side.
  • 88' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Paul Mukairu on, Femi Azeez off on 88 minutes.
  • Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bolton Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 4
Aaron Collins 3
Jon Bodvarsson 2
Paul Mukairu 1
Yanic Wildschut 1
Sam Smith 1
Yanic Wildschut 1
Ben Elliott 1

Head to Head

2024-04-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC 2023-09-16 Reading FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC 2019-01-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–1 Reading FC 2018-08-18 Reading FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2024-04-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC W 2024-03-29 Stevenage FC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-03-16 Derby County FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2024-03-12 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–0 Oxford United FC W 2024-03-09 Exeter City FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-03-05 Barnsley FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Reading FC Form

2024-04-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC L 2024-03-29 Reading FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC W 2024-03-12 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC L 2024-03-09 Reading FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-03-02 Carlisle United FC 1–3 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.36 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC59% Draw21% Reading FC20%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Reading FC
41%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Reading FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC45% Draw38% Reading FC17%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
3.9%
4 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 18% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 21% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.