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Bolton most-used starting XI57 MATCHES

Bolton's most-used starting XI last season, across 57 official matches, was Bonham in goal, a back five of Johnston, Toal, Conway, Osei-Tutu and Forino-Joseph, and Burstow and Dalby further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Johnston, Osei-Tutu, Cozier-Duberry and Burstow.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Bolton last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 6
  • LarrazabalFree agentJul '26
  • Dong from FC AugsburgLoanJul '26
  • Stephenson from LiverpoolTransferJun '26
  • Watson from KilmarnockFree agentJun '26
  • Davies from RangersFree agentJun '26
  • Famewo from Hull CityTransferJun '26
Out· 6
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 24 of last 30
4-2-3-1
80%
4-4-2
7%
3-4-3
7%
3-4-2-1
3%

Last Season's Most Common Bolton XI

Based on 57 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Stats & Facts

Bolton

Who started Bolton's last match?
Bolton's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): J. Bonham, J. Osei-Tutu, C. Forino-Joseph, G. Johnston, M. Conway, X. Simons, J. Sheehan, A. Cozier-Duberry, R. Rodrigues, T. Gale, M. Burstow.
What was Bolton's last result?
Bolton beat Stockport County 4–1 on 24 May 2026.
When did Bolton last win?
Bolton last won on 24 May 2026, beating Stockport County 4–1.
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 in the 2025-26 season?
G. Johnston leads with 49 starts for Bolton across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Bolton use most often?
Bolton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 46 of their 56 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Bolton goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Bonham has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bolton in the 2025-26 season, starting 24 matches.
Which Bolton defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
G. Johnston has made the most starts as defender for Bolton in the 2025-26 season, starting 49 matches.
Which Bolton midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Sheehan has made the most starts as midfielder for Bolton in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
Which Bolton forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Burstow has made the most starts as forward for Bolton in the 2025-26 season, starting 32 matches.
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