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Championship Matchweek 1
Bolton crestBolton
2–1
FT
HT 2–0
Preston crestPreston
  • S. Dalby 14′
  • T. Gale 25′
  • J. Erabi 86′
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton Adam Herczeg, England

Match report

Bolton beat Preston 2-1 in Championship Matchweek 1 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.

J. Erabi struck in the 86th minute for Preston.

Expected goals finished 1.1 to 1.12, so Bolton won despite creating less.

Key takeaways

Late drama

J. Erabi struck in the 86th minute for Preston.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.1 to 1.12, so Bolton won despite creating less.

Timeline

Bolton above · Preston below
  • 13′Ali McCann
  • ⚽S. Dalby14′
  • ⚽T. GaleAssist: J. McAtee25′
  • 27′Jordan Thompson
  • 42′Pol Valentín
  • Josh Sheehan48′
  • 64′⇄P. ValentinO. Offiah
  • 64′⇄J. ThompsonL. Leroy
  • 64′⇄C. LangJ. Erabi
  • ⇄G. LarrazabalS. Iling Junior75′
  • ⇄J. McAteeR. Hardie75′
  • 79′⇄A. HughesA. Vukcevic
  • 79′⇄D. BurgzorgT. Small
  • ⇄M. ConwayE. Toal82′
  • ⇄L. StephensonL. Brunt85′
  • ⇄T. GaleK. Dong85′
  • 86′⚽J. ErabiAssist: A. Vukcevic
  • Chris Forino88′

Match stats

● Bolton● Preston
Possession 55%
45%
Expected goals (xG) 1.10
1.12
Shots 15
10
Shots on target 6
3
Shots inside the box 7
9
Corners 5
2
Accurate passes 311
233
Saves 2
3
Fouls 12
11
Offsides 3
7
Yellow cards 2
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Bolton4-2-3-1
23 D. Harrington
6 B. Davies
5 L. Brunt
29 C. Christie
18 E. Toal
12 D. Watson
16 S. Iling Junior
39 R. Hardie
7 K. Dong

Manager: Steven Schumacher

Preston4-2-3-1
21 L. Nicholls
3 A. Vukcevic
24 O. Offiah
11 T. Small
32 E. Nolan
23 A. Moran
27 L. Leroy
9 J. Erabi
30 G. Gryba

Manager: Paul Heckingbottom

Top-rated players

Thierry GaleBolton · 85′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
8.2
Sam DalbyBolton · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.5
Jack BonhamBolton · 90′
7.3
Chris ForinoBolton · 90′
7.2
Max ConwayBolton · 82′ · 2 key passes
7.2
Josh SheehanBolton · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Bolton vs Preston?

Bolton 2-1 Preston (half-time 2-0).

Where is Bolton vs Preston played?

The match is played at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.

Who is the referee for Bolton vs Preston?

The appointed referee is Adam Herczeg, England.