Reading vs Bolton Wanderers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
17/02/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 33
  • Referee: Wright P. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.381.45
Ball possession
32%68%
Total shots
616
Shots on target
25
Big chances
03
Corner kicks
46
Passes
66% (163/247)82% (403/490)
Yellow cards
41
Expected goals (xG)
0.381.45
xG on target (xGOT)
0.401.02
Total shots
616
Shots on target
25
Shots off target
49
Blocked shots
02
Shots inside the box
315
Shots outside the box
31
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
03
Corner kicks
46
Touches in opposition box
532
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
10
Free kicks
1015
Passes
66% (163/247)82% (403/490)
Long passes
27% (18/66)46% (23/50)
Passes in final third
36% (19/53)67% (107/160)
Crosses
0% (0/9)23% (10/44)
Expected assists (xA)
0.101.83
Throw ins
1332
Fouls
1510
Tackles
33% (5/15)44% (4/9)
Duels won
4358
Clearances
6012
Interceptions
225
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
41
xGOT faced
1.020.40
Goals prevented
0.02-0.60

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 17', Roberts H. , Lane P. ,
  • 27', O'Connor P. 🟨,
  • 36', 1 - 0, Marriott J. , Savage C. (A),
  • 42', Doyle K. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 59', Marriott J. , Ehibhatiomhan K. ,
  • 59', Doyle K. , Keane W. ,
  • 65', O'Connor P. , Burns F. ,
  • 70', Erhahon E. , Rodrigues R. ,
  • 71', Cissoko I. , Blackett-Taylor C. ,
  • 77', Apter R. , Burstow M. ,
  • 77', Kenny J. , McAtee J. ,
  • 80', Savage C. 🟨,
  • 82', Osei-Tutu J. , Christie C. ,
  • 85', Ehibhatiomhan K. 🟨,
  • 90+6', 1 - 1, Burstow M. , Rodrigues R. (A),
  • 90+10', Forino-Joseph C. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Reading
29.8%
Draw
26.7%
Bolton Wanderers
43.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
30.1% 26.8% 43.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

29.4% 26.2% 44.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • Bolton Wanderers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Reading than the current prediction. (-0.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bolton Wanderers than the current prediction. (+0.6%)
  • Reading - Bolton Wanderers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.14
    (3.05)
    3.51
    (3.43)
    2.16
    (2.13)
    6.6%
    (9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Reading - Bolton Wanderers?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Reading will win (votes: 9 - 69.2%). Bolton will win (votes: 1 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 23.1%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Reading: 44.1%94.3%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Reading (votes: 1 - 50%). Tie (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Reading (1.60) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Reading (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 7 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Reading won 2.
    • Reading is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Bolton is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Reading may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Bolton will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Inactive) Kyerewaa D. (Inactive) Williams D. (Inactive) Williams R. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Bolton: Cozier-Duberry A. (Inactive) Forss M. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Reading: Keane W. (Inactive) Rinomhota A. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Bolton: Conway M. (Inactive) Taylor R. (Inactive)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Reading won 5 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 24:21. (average 1.6:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Reading won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 13:5. (average 1.9:0.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Bolton Wanderers were as follows:
    20.08.2025 Bolton Wanderers - Reading 1:1
    01.02.2025 Reading - Bolton Wanderers 1:0
    21.09.2024 Bolton Wanderers - Reading 5:2
    01.04.2024 Bolton Wanderers - Reading 5:2
    16.09.2023 Reading - Bolton Wanderers 2:1
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    07.02.2026 AFC Wimbledon - Reading 3:2
    31.01.2026 Northampton Town - Reading 0:2
    27.01.2026 Reading - Exeter City 2:2
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