Sunday , 16 August 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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

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

Season Stats

Bolton Wanderers FC Reading FC
#3 Position #24
75 Points 0
46 Played 1
19 / 18 / 9 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
70 Scored 3
52 Conceded 4
+18 GD -1
1.63 PPG 0.00
41% Win % 0%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Bolton Wanderers FC are 3rd (75 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bolton Wanderers FC is hosting Reading FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
  • 11' Bolton Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Aaron Collins on 11.
  • 16' Nathanael Ogbeta picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bolton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harvey Knibbs made 191 appearances and scored 35 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' Bolton Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 31.
  • 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lewis Wing makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 45' Ricardo Santos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 318 appearances.
  • 49' Aaron Collins has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 53' Bolton Wanderers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 58' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bolton Wanderers FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 68' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Joel Pereira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 74' Jack Iredale makes way for Will Forrester at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 77' A stunning finish from Aaron Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 79' Aaron Collins makes way for Cameron Jerome at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 81' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Charlie Savage departs to be replaced by Michael Craig.
  • 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 87' Reading FC make a change. Sam Smith trudges off to be replaced by Ben Elliott on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Femi Azeez makes way for Paul Mukairu at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
  • Bolton Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Sam Smith 1
Yanic Wildschut 1
Ben Elliott 1
Nelson Oliveira 1
Josh Sheehan 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
4.38 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 94% + Both teams to score 84%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC69% Draw15% Reading FC16%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes84% 0% No16%
Avg goals/match: 6.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 98%
2%
± 2.5 94%
6%
± 3.5 85%
15%
± 4.5 72%
28%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Reading FC
31%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Reading FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC60% Draw25% Reading FC15%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
4 – 1
5.5%
4 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
5%
5 – 1
4.7%
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 3
3.5%
6 – 1
3.5%
6 – 2
3.4%
3 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 42% — 58%
-2 42% 17% 41%
-1.5 59% — 41%
-1 59% 15% 26%
-0.5 74% — 26%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 7% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
2% ✓

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