Saturday , 14 November 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
5 games this season 🟨 4.4/game ⚽ 10.2 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

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
33% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Reading FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/–
46-60
7/3
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Reading FC
Jack Marriott 8 G
Jacob Brown 4 G 1 A
Kyrell Lisbie 3 G 1 A
George Earthy 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bolton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
  • 5' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Tyler Bindon is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
  • 11' Goal! Aaron Collins scores his 54 goal in 7 matches.
  • 16' Controversy at the stadium! Nathanael Ogbeta argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 21' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bolton Wanderers FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jeriel Dorsett, as he is very good at scoring at University of Bolton Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' Goal! Lewis Wing scores his 48 goal in 397 matches.
  • 45' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
  • 49' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aaron Collins makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 53' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a card on 53.
  • 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 68' Nathanael Ogbeta needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 74' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Will Forrester is hanging Jack Iredale on the field on 74 minute.
  • 77' GOAL! Aaron Collins fires home to make it 3-1!
  • 79' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Aaron Collins is replaced by Cameron Jerome.
  • 81' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Charlie Savage departs to be replaced by Michael Craig.
  • 86' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 87' Sam Smith makes way for Ben Elliott at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
  • 88' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Mukairu is hanging Femi Azeez on the field on 88 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Bolton Wanderers FC take all three points.

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
Yanic Wildschut 1
Sam Smith 1
Yanic Wildschut 1
Ben Elliott 1
Nelson Oliveira 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.