Bolton 5-2 Reading - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Bolton vs Reading - result

Bolton 5-2 Reading in League One on 21 September 2024. Scorers: Dion Elie Raymond Charles ×3, Josh Sheehan, K. Dempsey for Bolton; Ben Elliott, Sam Smith for Reading. In their last 5 meetings, Bolton have won 1, Reading 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Bolton vs Reading?

Bolton 5-2 Reading in League One on Saturday 21 September 2024. Scorers: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (3), Josh Sheehan, K. Dempsey for Bolton; Ben Elliott, Sam Smith for Reading.

What is Bolton's recent form?

Bolton's last five results read D L W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read D W L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Reading?

Across the last 5 meetings Bolton have won 1, Reading have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers on 17 February 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Bolton?

S. Dalby leads Bolton with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Bolton vs Reading?

Seb Stockbridge refereed Bolton vs Reading.

Bolton vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 Feb 2026	League One	Reading vs Bolton Wanderers	1-1
20 Aug 2025	League One	Bolton Wanderers vs Reading	1-1
1 Feb 2025	League One	Reading vs Bolton Wanderers	1-0
1 Apr 2024	League One	Bolton Wanderers vs Reading	5-2
16 Sep 2023	League One	Reading vs Bolton Wanderers	2-1

Bolton 5-2 Reading: match stats

Stat	Bolton	Reading
Possession	45%	55%
Shots	18	17
Shots on target	8	6
Corners	6	7
Fouls	20	12
Yellow cards	4	2
Tackles	26	25
Passes	334	403

Bolton vs Reading goals and red cards

Bolton: J. Sheehan 12', D. Charles (penalty) 21', D. Charles 34', D. Charles (penalty) 45+4', K. Dempsey 87'. Reading: B. Elliott 41', S. Smith (penalty) 57'.

Bolton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	12 of 24
Goals against	1.9	22 of 24
Shots	12.3	15 of 24
Shots on target	4.8	8 of 24
Fouls	9.9	19 of 24
Tackles	16	5 of 24
Passes	404.6	13 of 24
Corners	5.4	11 of 24

Bolton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: S. Dalby (3), Thierry Gale (3), Gaizka Larrazabal (1).
Assists: J. McAtee (1), Theo Bair (1), Rúben Rodrigues (1).
Shots: Josh Sheehan (15), S. Dalby (12), Rúben Rodrigues (12).
Fouls: Josh Sheehan (14), S. Dalby (11), Gaizka Larrazabal (10).

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.8	1 of 24
Goals against	1.2	6 of 24
Shots	17.3	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	11.5	13 of 24
Tackles	10.3	24 of 24
Passes	379.3	9 of 24
Corners	5	15 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (3), George Earthy (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Lewis Wing (1).
Shots: Jack Marriott (25), Lewis Wing (18), Kyreece Lisbie (14).
Fouls: Paudie O'Connor (11), Benn Ward (10), Jack Marriott (9).