Derby v Bolton: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Derby take 3 points from their last 6; Bolton have 10 from theirs.
- Both teams have scored in 62% of these sides' recent matches on average.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | LDDLLD | 3/18 | 1.3 | 1.38 | 60% | 53% |
| Bolton | WWLWDL | 10/18 | 1.55 | 1.4 | 63% | 55% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
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Season Stats Compared
| Derby | Stat | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 14 | Won | 16 |
| 8 | Drawn | 13 |
| 18 | Lost | 11 |
| 35% | Win rate | 40% |
| 1.3 | Goals per game | 1.55 |
| 1.38 | Conceded per game | 1.4 |
| 25% | Clean sheets | 25% |
| 15% | Failed to score | 25% |
| 60% | Both teams scored | 63% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 55% |
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 Derby perform at home against how Bolton travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby at home | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35% | 1.15 | 1.2 |
| Bolton away | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 35% | 1.3 | 1.25 |
Key Players 2026/27
Derby
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Clark | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Szmodics | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Salvesen | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Morris | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Fuseini | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Bolton
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dalby | 12 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Gale | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A. Ito | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Bair | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Sheehan | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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.
Derby
- 12 C. Morris — 31 apps, 2 assists
- 10 P. Agyemang — 37 apps, 3 assists
- 7 B. Brereton — 40 apps, 3 assists
- 7 R. Brewster — 29 apps, 2 assists
- 3 M. Clarke — 45 apps, 4 assists
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
Recent Results
Derby
- 24 Oct Sheffield Utd 1–1 Derby
- 17 Oct Derby 0–1 Stoke City
- 14 Oct QPR 4–1 Derby
- 10 Oct Derby 1–1 Wrexham
- 19 Sep Burnley 1–1 Derby
Bolton
- 23 Oct Bolton 1–5 Middlesbrough
- 17 Oct Southampton 0–0 Bolton
- 13 Oct Wolves 1–3 Bolton
- 10 Oct Bolton 1–2 Stoke City
- 20 Sep Norwich 3–4 Bolton
Derby v Bolton FAQs
- When is Derby v Bolton?
- Kick-off is 8:00pm on Friday 6 November 2026 at Pride Park.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Derby are 23rd on 7 points; Bolton are 18th on 14.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Derby games and 63% of Bolton games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 55% respectively.