Main prediction: Millwall to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Millwall
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Millwall and Bolton Wanderers meet again this 05/09, at 15:00, at The Den. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Millwall have won 3 time(s). Bolton Wanderers have won 1. Millwall are the favourites with a 49.26% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers.
Prediction for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers Clean Sheet: No
Overview Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
Millwall are favourites, with a 49.26% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited win are at 4.58 and a draw at 3.636.
In the EFL Championship, Millwall have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 8 conceded, having Josh Coburn as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Samuel George Dalby as top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Millwall and Bolton Wanderers
In 13 clashes, Bolton Wanderers have the advantage over Millwall: 7 win(s) against 2 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 09/03/2019, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Millwall.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Millwall: current form
Millwall have played 4 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.5 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Josh Coburn (2 goal(s))
Bolton Wanderers: current form
Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the EFL Championship:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
4 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Samuel George Dalby (2 goal(s))
Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers key players
In the EFL Championship, Josh Coburn carries The Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1985) Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Jake Cooper, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Femi Azeez has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Samuel George Dalby is the name that frightens the most for The Trotters with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Thierry Gale leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Mason Burstow has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers statistics in the EFL Championship
Millwall have an average of 11.25 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers have 11 corners and 1.5 cards. See the numbers for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers in the table below.
Millwall
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.3 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 0.93 | 1.46 |
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L D L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 2 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 0.96 | 1.92 |
More tips for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
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Correct score prediction for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
The favoritism in the odds points to Millwall. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Millwall 1-0 Bolton Wanderers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
Check out where to watch the live match between Bolton Wanderers and Millwall:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Millwall and Bolton Wanderers
The line-ups for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers 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.
The Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1985) Limited line-up
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3
Zack Sturge
Defender
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5
Jake Cooper
Defender
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6
Caleb Taylor
Defender
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12
Elkan Baggott
Defender
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13
Lyndon Dykes
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14
Jenson Metcalfe
Midfielder
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15
Maxime Teremoana Crocombe
Goalkeeper
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16
Daniel Kelly
Midfielder
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17
Mark Sykes
Midfielder
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19
Josh Coburn
Forward
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24
Casper De Norre
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Jack Bonham
Goalkeeper
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3
Chris Forino-Joseph
Defender
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4
Xavier Simons
Midfielder
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6
Ben Davies
Defender
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8
Josh Sheehan
Midfielder
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10
Samuel George Dalby
Forward
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11
Thierry Gale
Forward
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14
Akin Famewo
Defender
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16
Samuel Iling
Forward
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22
Gaizka Larrazabal Goikoetxea
Defender
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45
John Mcatee
Forward
The Bolton Wanderers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
Match: Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: The Den
Broadcast: none scheduled
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