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

Bolton vs Reading - result

Bolton 5-2 Reading in League One at University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton on 1 April 2024. 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 Monday 1 April 2024 at University of Bolton Stadium.

Where was Bolton vs Reading played?

Bolton vs Reading was played at University of Bolton Stadium in Bolton, the home ground of Bolton.

What is Bolton's recent form?

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

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read W L L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins 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?

Ben Toner refereed Bolton vs Reading, averaging 24.0 fouls and 3.9 yellow cards per game this season.

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
21 Sep 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	57%	43%
Shots	18	18
Shots on target	9	7
Corners	13	3
Fouls	9	5
Yellow cards	2	0
Tackles	13	25
Passes	500	392

Bolton vs Reading goals and red cards

Bolton: A. Collins 11', A. Collins (penalty) 45+4', J. Böðvarsson 49', A. Collins 77', J. Böðvarsson 90+5'. Reading: L. Wing 40', P. Mukairu 90+2'.

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	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	17	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	12	11 of 24
Tackles	9.6	24 of 24
Passes	373.4	11 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).