Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 8 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Sep | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Bolton Wanderers FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #7 |
| 10 | Points | 13 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 1 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 12 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC are 15th (10 pts). Stoke City FC are 7th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bolton Wanderers FC
| Thierry Gale | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sam Dalby | 3 G |
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 1 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 1 |
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
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
2026-09-05
Millwall FC
4–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-09-01
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-08-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
1.26
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Stoke City FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Stoke City FC
69%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Stoke City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

