Bolton 2–1 Preston: Result & How It Finished
The Result
Bolton 2–1 Preston
Half time2–0
Total goals3
Both scoredYes
The Story of the Game
- Bolton take 13 points from their last 6; Preston have 3 from theirs.
- Preston are on a run of 3 straight defeats.
- Both teams have scored in 62% of these sides' recent matches on average.
- Bolton have won 60% of their home matches.
- They have met 8 times, with 2 wins for Bolton, 3 for Preston and 3 draws.
Form After This Game
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | LWWWWD | 13/18 | 1.55 | 1.08 | 60% | 53% |
| Preston | LLWLLL | 3/18 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 63% | 53% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
Head-to-Head
- Bolton wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Preston wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 1
- 15 Aug 2026 Bolton 2–1 Preston
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Season Stats Compared
| Bolton | Stat | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 19 | Won | 12 |
| 14 | Drawn | 11 |
| 7 | Lost | 17 |
| 48% | Win rate | 30% |
| 1.55 | Goals per game | 1.2 |
| 1.08 | Conceded per game | 1.5 |
| 30% | Clean sheets | 15% |
| 23% | Failed to score | 25% |
| 60% | Both teams scored | 63% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 53% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Bolton perform at home against how Preston travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton at home | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 60% | 2 | 1.1 |
| Preston away | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30% | 1.2 | 1.5 |
Key Players 2026/27
Bolton
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dalby | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Gale | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preston
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Erabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Bolton
- 6 J. Kenny — 14 apps, 3 assists
- 4 Ruben Rodrigues — 15 apps, 2 assists
- 3 M. Forss — 5 apps, 1 assists
- 2 C. Blackett-Taylor — 7 apps, 1 assists
- 2 I. Cissoko — 3 apps, 0 assists
Preston
- 10 L. Dobbin — 39 apps, 8 assists
- 8 A. Devine — 45 apps, 6 assists
- 8 M. Osmajić — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 6 D. Jebbison — 38 apps, 2 assists
- 3 T. Small — 41 apps, 2 assists
Recent Results
Bolton
- 22 Aug QPR 0–0 Bolton
- 15 Aug Bolton 2–1 Preston
- 24 May Bolton 4–1 Stockport County
- 14 May Bradford 0–1 Bolton
- 9 May Bolton 1–0 Bradford
Preston
- 22 Aug Preston 1–3 Wolves
- 15 Aug Bolton 2–1 Preston
- 2 May Preston 1–3 Southampton
- 25 Apr Sheffield Utd 2–3 Preston
- 22 Apr Birmingham 2–1 Preston
Bolton v Preston FAQs
- When is Bolton v Preston?
- Kick-off is 12:30pm on Saturday 15 August 2026 at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 1 time in our records: 1 for Bolton, 0 for Preston, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Bolton are 8th on 4 points; Preston are 20th on 0.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Bolton games and 63% of Preston games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 53% respectively.