Who's in your Bolton Starting 11?

Bolton predicted lineup vs Cardiff1 UNAVAILABLE

Bolton are without Sheehan at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Bonham in goal, a back four of Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Larrazabal and Conway, and Dalby, Gale and McAtee further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKBonham
2. DEFForino-Joseph
3. DEFFamewo
4. DEFLarrazabalDoubtful
5. DEFConway
6. MIDSheehanSuspended
7. MIDIling-Junior
8. MIDErhahon
9. FWDDalby
10. FWDGale
11. FWDMcAtee

Team news

• Unavailable: Sheehan (Suspended).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
• Doubtful: Larrazabal.
• Based on starts across 7 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

What is Bolton's expected lineup?

Bolton are without Sheehan at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 7 official matches is: Bonham in goal, a back four of Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Larrazabal and Conway, and Dalby, Gale and McAtee further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Bonham, Forino-Joseph, Famewo, Larrazabal, Conway, Sheehan (suspended), Iling-Junior, Erhahon, Dalby, Gale, McAtee.

Who started Bolton's last match?

Bolton's starting XI on 8 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): G. Bazunu, Gaizka Larrazabal, E. Toal, C. Forino-Joseph, M. Conway, J. Sheehan, E. Erhahon, S. Iling-Junior, Ruben Rodrigues, K. Dong, S. Dalby.

What was Bolton's last result?

Bolton lost to West Ham 2–3 on 8 Sept 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 this season, scoring 1 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Bolton this season?

S. Dalby leads with 7 starts for Bolton across all competitions this season.

What formation does Bolton use most often?

Bolton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 6 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?

Chris Forino 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 7 matches.

Which Bolton forward has started the most this season?

Sam Dalby has made the most starts as forward for Bolton this season, starting 7 matches.