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- MANAGERSteven Schumacher appointed manager15 Aug
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Bolton most-used starting XI52 MATCHES
Bolton's most-used starting XI this season, across 52 official matches, was Bonham in goal, a back five of Johnston, Toal, Conway, Forino-Joseph and Osei-Tutu, and Dalby and Burstow further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Johnston, Osei-Tutu, Cozier-Duberry and Burstow.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Bolton this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common Bolton Starting XI
Based on 52 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Bolton fixtures
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- Who started Bolton's last match?
- Bolton's starting XI on 22 Aug 2026 in the Championship (3-2-4-1): Jack Bonham, Lewis Brunt, Chris Forino, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Gaizka Larrazabal, Akin Famewo, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby.
- What was Bolton's last result?
- Bolton drew with QPR 0–0 on 22 Aug 2026.
- When did Bolton last win?
- Bolton last won on 15 Aug 2026, beating Preston 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Bolton?
- Ruben Rodrigues has taken the most penalties for Bolton in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Bolton this season?
- Sam Dalby leads with 3 starts for Bolton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Bolton use most often?
- Bolton have used a 4-3-3 in 1 of their 3 matches this season.
- Which Bolton goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Jack Bonham has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bolton this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Bolton defender has started the most this season?
- Akin Famewo has made the most starts as defender for Bolton this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Bolton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Josh Sheehan has made the most starts as midfielder for Bolton this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Bolton forward has started the most this season?
- Sam Dalby has made the most starts as forward for Bolton this season, starting 3 matches.
Goalkeepers
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