Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 10/10

The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City meet again this 10/10, at 15:00, at Toughsheet Community Stadium (University of Bolton Stadium). A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Bolton Wanderers have won 2 time(s). Stoke City have won 4. Stoke City are the favourites with a 36.63% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City.

Overview Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Stoke City go in as favourites, with odds of 2.73 and a 36.63% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 5 win(s) for Stoke City Football Club Limited against 5 for Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the EFL Championship, Bolton Wanderers have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 11 goal(s) scored and 15 conceded. The top scorer is Thierry Gale, with 3 goal(s). On the other side, Stoke City have 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 13 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded. Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City

In 12 clashes, Stoke City have the advantage over Bolton Wanderers: 5 win(s) against 4 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 29/12/2018, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Stoke City.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Bolton Wanderers: current form

Bolton Wanderers are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:

3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match

11 goals scored (1.38 per match)

Top scorer: Thierry Gale (3 goal(s))

Stoke City: current form

On the other side, Stoke City also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.

Follow their performance in the EFL Championship:

4 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.63 point(s) per match

13 goals scored (1.63 per match)

Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (3 goal(s))

Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City key players

In the EFL Championship, Thierry Gale carries Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited's attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Thierry Gale, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Mason Burstow has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the name that frightens the most for The Potters with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Eric Junior Bocat leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City statistics in the EFL Championship

Bolton Wanderers have an average of 10.38 corners and 1.75 cards per match. Stoke City have 9.13 corners and 2.63 cards. Check the numbers for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City below.

Bolton Wanderers

Home

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VS

Stoke City

Away

WWDWW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.25
  PPG
  1.63
• 38%
  Wins
  50%
• 38%
  First to Score
  75%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.38
  Scored/game
  1.63
• 1.88
  Conceded/game
  1.50
• 1.41
  xG
  1.30
• 1.50
  xGA
  1.53

Trends

• 50%
  Both Score
  75%
• 25%
  Clean Sheet
  25%
• 38%
  Failed to Score
  0%

Correct score prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Stoke City are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Stoke City. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Check out where to watch the live match between Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City

The line-ups for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up

The Stoke City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Match: Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 10/10/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium (University of Bolton Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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