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
    Latest results of Reading
    10.02.2026 Wigan Athletic - Reading 1:2
    07.02.2026 AFC Wimbledon - Reading 3:2
    31.01.2026 Northampton Town - Reading 0:2
    27.01.2026 Reading - Exeter City 2:2
    Latest results of Bolton Wanderers
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two