Bolton lineup vs Stoke City

Bolton's expected lineup vs Stoke City, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Bonham (6); Larrazabal (7), Forino-Joseph (7), Famewo (6), Conway (6), Davies (5); Sheehan (9), Erhahon (6); Dalby (9), Gale (7), Iling-Junior (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Norwich match on 20 Sep.

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Bolton predicted lineup vs Stoke City

MOST USED XI

Bolton's expected lineup at home to Stoke City in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Bonham in goal, a back five of Larrazabal, Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Conway and Davies, and Dalby, Gale and Iling-Junior further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 26 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 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 15th in the CHA on 10 points from 8 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 26 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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3-2-4-1
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4-3-3
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4-4-2
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What is Bolton's expected lineup?
Bolton's expected lineup at home to Stoke City in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Bonham in goal, a back five of Larrazabal, Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Conway and Davies, and Dalby, Gale and Iling-Junior further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Bonham, Larrazabal, Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Conway, Davies, Sheehan, Erhahon, Dalby, Gale, Iling-Junior.
Who started Bolton's last match?
Bolton's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): G. Bazunu, Gaizka Larrazabal, E. Toal, B. Davies, M. Conway, J. Sheehan, E. Erhahon, K. Dong, Ruben Rodrigues, T. Gale, S. Dalby.
What was Bolton's last result?
Bolton beat Norwich 4–3 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Bolton last win?
Bolton last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Norwich 4–3.
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?
S. Dalby leads with 9 starts for Bolton across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bolton use most often?
Bolton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 8 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 6 matches.
Which Bolton defender has started the most this season?
Gaizka Larrazabal has made the most starts as defender for Bolton this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Bolton midfielder has started the most this season?
Josh Sheehan has made the most starts as midfielder for Bolton this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Bolton forward has started the most this season?
Sam Dalby has made the most starts as forward for Bolton this season, starting 9 matches.
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