Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City: EFL Championship preview

Bolton Wanderers host Bristol City in the EFL Championship on 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00. The matchday 13 fixture brings together two sides from the lower half of the table.

League position

Bolton Wanderers are 18th with 14 points from 12 matches, having recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 23.

Bristol City sit 14th with 15 points from their 12 matches, built on 4 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 15.

Bolton Wanderers form

Bolton Wanderers come into the match on the back of a 1-5 home defeat by Middlesbrough. Before that, they drew 0-0 away at Southampton, and before that they won 3-1 away at Wolves. Earlier still, they lost 1-2 at home to Stoke City, having before that won 4-3 away at Norwich City. That run of five matches reads 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Bristol City form

Bristol City's most recent outing was a 0-0 draw away at Stoke City. Before that, they lost 0-1 at home to Sheffield United, and before that came another 0-1 home defeat, against Blackburn Rovers. Prior to that, they drew 1-1 away at Charlton Athletic, and before that they beat Watford 1-0 at home. Their last five matches yield 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

Players to watch

Sam Dalby is Bolton Wanderers' top scorer in the EFL Championship this season with 4 goals. For Bristol City, Dominic Ballard leads the way with 3 goals.