Bolton lineup vs Bristol City
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Bolton's expected lineup vs Bristol City, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Bazunu (7); Larrazabal (11), Famewo (9), Toal (7), Conway (7), Davies (6); Sheehan (13), Gale (11), Erhahon (9); Dalby (11). Out: Forino-Joseph. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Middlesbrough match on 23 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Bristol City, Sat 31 Oct.
Latest Bolton moves
All clubs →Quiet since 17 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERHarrington returns from a loan at Grimsby17 Sep · Return from loan
- TRANSFERSmith leaves for Accrington ST8 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERHutchinson goes out on loan to Harrogate Town6 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERBair joins on loan from Auxerre31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERRandall goes out on loan to Chesterfield31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERChristie leaves31 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERWarren goes out on loan to Accrington ST30 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERIto signs from Gent27 Aug · Transfer
Bolton predicted lineup vs Bristol City
1 UNAVAILABLEBolton are without Forino-Joseph at home to Bristol City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: Bazunu in goal, Larrazabal, Famewo, Forino-Joseph, Toal, Conway and Davies across the back, and Dalby leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Forino-Joseph (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 26 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 13 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bolton, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Bolton are 18th in the CHA on 14 points from 12 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.
- FWDNelsonInactiveOut
- DEFForino-JosephGroin InjuryOut
Most Common Bolton Starting XI
Based on 13 official matches this season
- BazunuGK · 7 starts
- LarrazabalDEF · 11 starts
- FamewoDEF · 9 starts
- Forino-JosephDEF · 7 starts
- ToalDEF · 7 starts
- ConwayDEF · 7 starts
- DaviesDEF · 6 starts
- SheehanMID · 13 starts
- GaleMID · 11 starts
- ErhahonMID · 9 starts
- DalbyFWD · 11 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDRodrigues1/1 penalties scored
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- HHarringtonfrom GrimsbyLoan returnSEP '26
- BBairfrom AuxerreLoanAUG '26
- IItofrom GentTransferAUG '26
- BBazunufrom SouthamptonTransferAUG '26
- NNelsonfrom AustinTransferAUG '26
- IIling-Juniorfrom Aston VillaLoanAUG '26
Bolton
- What is Bolton's expected lineup?
- Bolton are without Forino-Joseph at home to Bristol City in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches is: Bazunu in goal, Larrazabal, Famewo, Forino-Joseph, Toal, Conway and Davies across the back, and Dalby leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Bazunu, Larrazabal, Famewo, Forino-Joseph (out), Toal, Conway, Davies, Sheehan, Gale, Erhahon, Dalby.
- Who started Bolton's last match?
- Bolton's starting XI on 23 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): G. Bazunu, Gaizka Larrazabal, E. Toal, L. Brunt, A. Famewo, J. Sheehan, E. Erhahon, K. Dong, Ruben Rodrigues, T. Gale, T. Bair.
- What was Bolton's last result?
- Bolton lost to Middlesbrough 1–5 on 23 Oct 2026.
- When did Bolton last win?
- Bolton last won on 13 Oct 2026, beating Wolves 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Bolton?
- Ruben Rodrigues has taken the most penalties for Bolton this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Bolton this season?
- J. Sheehan leads with 13 starts for Bolton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Bolton use most often?
- Bolton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 12 matches this season.
- Which Bolton goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- G. Bazunu has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bolton this season, starting 7 matches.
- Which Bolton defender has started the most this season?
- Gaizka Larrazabal has made the most starts as defender for Bolton this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Bolton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Josh Sheehan has made the most starts as midfielder for Bolton this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Bolton forward has started the most this season?
- Sam Dalby has made the most starts as forward for Bolton this season, starting 11 matches.
Goalkeepers
Bolton past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | League One | 8th | 20 | 8 | 18 | 68 |
| 2023-24 | League One | 3rd | 25 | 12 | 9 | 87 |
| 2022-23 | League One | 5th | 23 | 12 | 11 | 81 |
| 2021-22 | League One | 9th | 21 | 10 | 15 | 73 |
| 2020-21 | League Two | 3rd | 23 | 10 | 13 | 79 |
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