Bolton Wanderers host Preston North End this Saturday at the University of Bolton Stadium on Match Day one of the EFL Championship. Bolton Wanderers mark their 35th participation in the competition, whilst Preston North End go into their 54th. The match will be broadcast live at 12:30 on Sky Sports +.
Last time out, Bolton Wanderers slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Sheffield Wed. (Carabao Cup 2026/27). In their last game, Preston North End drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town (Carabao Cup 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Preston North End winning 2-1.
Predicted lineups
Bolton Wanderers: Jack Bonham, Gaizka Larrazabal, Chris Forino, Akin Famewo, Ben Davies, Xavier Simons, Josh Sheehan, Luca Stephenson, Rúben Rodrigues, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Preston North End: Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentín, Odel Offiah, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Andrija Vukcevic, Ali McCann, Alfie Devine, Jordan Thompson, Callum Lang, Milutin Osmajic
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Last starting XIs
Bolton Wanderers ( vs Sheffield Wed. 2026-08-08): Jack Bonham, Gaizka Larrazabal, Akin Famewo, Chris Forino, Ben Davies, Xavier Simons, Josh Sheehan, Luca Stephenson, Thierry Gale, Rúben Rodrigues, Sam Dalby
Preston North End ( vs Huddersfield Town 2026-08-08): Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentín, Jordan Thompson, Ali McCann, Andrija Vukcevic, Milutin Osmajic, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang