Bolton vs Preston (Championship) was played on 15 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Bolton vs Preston: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 3 | Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 5 | Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 6 | Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 7 | West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 8 | West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 | Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 | QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 | Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
Bolton vs Preston: our analysis
Bolton held on for a 2‑1 victory over Preston at home, nudging them up to 20th place with seven points from seven games – two wins, a draw and four defeats, and a modest +‑5 goal difference. Preston remain rooted at 23rd, their three points coming from a solitary win and a bleak 6‑13 tally that underscores their defensive frailties. The win widened Bolton’s edge in the head‑to‑head this season, having already taken the sole encounter between the sides. Both clubs will now turn their attention to the next round, where Bolton will hope to climb out of the relegation zone while Preston scramble for any sign of revival.
Bolton vs Preston: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Bolton vs Preston: your questions answered
How did Bolton vs Preston end?
Bolton beat Preston 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 15 August 2026 at 12:30, venue Toughsheet Community Stadium. Referee: Adam Herczeg, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Bolton: 17th (17 points), Preston: 24th (5 points).
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