Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End Highlights - August 15, 2026

Bolton Wanderers beat Preston North End 2-1 in Championship on August 15, 2026. The match was played at Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Sam Dalby (14'), Thierry Gale (25') scored for Bolton Wanderers. Jusef Erabi (86') scored for Preston North End.

At kick-off Bolton Wanderers stood in position 1 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Preston North End went into the game in position 23, on 0 points. They had won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 in their previous five.

The referee cautioned Alistair McCann of Preston North End on 13 minutes. Moments later, John Mcatee tested the goalkeeper for Bolton Wanderers (14').

Sam Dalby scored for Bolton Wanderers on 14 minutes. Soon after, Josh Sheehan sent an effort off target for Bolton Wanderers (18').

A block denied Christian Forino Joseph on 20 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Josh Sheehan shot wide for Bolton Wanderers on 20 minutes.

Thierry Gale scored for Bolton Wanderers on 25 minutes after a pass from John Mcatee. Moments later, Jordan Thompson was booked for Preston North End (27').

After the break, the referee cautioned Josh Sheehan of Bolton Wanderers on 48 minutes.

Alfie Devine saw a shot blocked (49'). Soon after, John Mcatee could not find the target for Bolton Wanderers (50').

Alfie Devine sent an effort off target for Preston North End (51'). Callum Lang forced a save for Preston North End on 59 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Milutin Osmajic’s effort (66'). Shortly afterwards, Josh Sheehan tested the goalkeeper for Bolton Wanderers (68').

Sam Dalby forced a save for Bolton Wanderers on 74 minutes. Andrija Vukcevic picked out Jusef Erabi, who scored for Preston North End (86').

Moments later, Christian Forino Joseph was booked for Bolton Wanderers (88'). Substitutions: Bolton Wanderers 5, Preston North End 5.

Bolton Wanderers controlled 55% of possession. Bolton Wanderers had 15 shots with 6 on target, while Preston North End had 10 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Bolton Wanderers 2, Preston North End 3. Corners: Bolton Wanderers 5, Preston North End 2.

Bolton Wanderers completed the most passes, 406 in total at 77.3% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.