Reading 2-1 Bolton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Bolton - result

Reading 2-1 Bolton in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 16 September 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Reading have won 1, Bolton 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Bolton?

Reading 2-1 Bolton in League One on Saturday 16 September 2023 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Bolton played?

Reading vs Bolton was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, the home ground of Reading.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

What is Bolton's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Reading have won 1, Bolton 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 Reading?

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

Who is the standout player for Bolton?

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

Who is the referee for Reading vs Bolton?

Lee Swabey refereed Reading vs Bolton.

Reading vs Bolton - 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
1 Apr 2024	League One	Bolton Wanderers vs Reading	5-2

Reading 2-1 Bolton: match stats

Stat	Reading	Bolton
Possession	48%	52%
Shots	18	10
Shots on target	7	5
Corners	6	4
Fouls	19	15
Yellow cards	4	5
Tackles	7	12
Passes	396	412

Reading vs Bolton goals and red cards

Reading: C. Savage 77', C. Vickers 86'. Bolton: D. Charles 20', E. Toal (red card) 90+4'.

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).

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).