Derby County v Bolton Wanderers: EFL Championship preview

Derby County host Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Championship on matchday 15, with kick-off on 6 November 2026 at 20:00.

Derby County near the foot of the table

Derby County go into the match 23rd in the EFL Championship table with 7 points from 14 matches. Their record shows one win, four draws and nine defeats, with 11 goals scored and 29 conceded.

Their recent form has been difficult. Most recently, Derby County lost 0-4 at home to Norwich City. Before that, they were beaten 1-4 away at Millwall, and before that they drew 1-1 away at Sheffield United. Earlier still came a 0-1 home defeat by Stoke City and a 1-4 loss away at Queens Park Rangers. That leaves them with no wins, one draw and four defeats from their last five matches.

Bobby Clark is Derby County’s top scorer in the EFL Championship this season with 3 goals.

Bolton Wanderers arrive from mid-table

Bolton Wanderers are 16th in the EFL Championship table with 17 points from 14 matches. They have recorded five wins, two draws and seven defeats, scoring 19 goals and conceding 26.

Their latest result was a 1-0 away win at Charlton Athletic. Before that, they lost 2-3 at home to Bristol City, and before that they were beaten 1-5 at home by Middlesbrough. Earlier, they drew 0-0 away at Southampton and won 3-1 away at Wolves. Their last five matches have brought two wins, one draw and two defeats.

Sam Dalby leads the way for Bolton Wanderers as their top scorer in the EFL Championship this season with 6 goals.

What is at stake

Derby County will be looking to improve on a run without a win in their last five matches, while Bolton Wanderers come into the match on the back of their away victory at Charlton Athletic.