Reading vs Bolton Wanderers â League One Match Preview
Reading face Bolton Wanderers in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, kicking off on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 08:00 PM UTC.
Reading sit 7th in the League One table with 48 points from 33 games (12W 12D 9L), while Bolton Wanderers are 3rd with 58 points (15W 13D 6L).
Recent Form
Reading recent form: DDWWL. D 1-1 vs Port Vale (A, 2026-02-21 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Bolton Wanderers (H, 2026-02-17 20:00:00). W 3-2 vs Wycombe Wanderers (H, 2026-02-14 12:30:00). W 1-2 vs Wigan Athletic (A, 2026-02-10 19:45:00). L 3-2 vs AFC Wimbledon (A, 2026-02-07 15:01:00).
Bolton Wanderers recent form: DDDWW. D 2-2 vs Blackpool (H, 2026-02-21 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Reading (A, 2026-02-17 20:00:00). D 1-1 vs Lincoln City (A, 2026-02-14 15:00:00). W 3-2 vs Barnsley (H, 2026-02-07 15:01:00). W 0-1 vs AFC Wimbledon (A, 2026-01-31 12:30:00).
League One League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff City | 33 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 69 |
| 2 | Lincoln City | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 59 | 31 | +28 | 68 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 45 | 33 | +12 | 58 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 42 | 36 | +6 | 58 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 56 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 55 | 45 | +10 | 52 |
| 7 | Reading | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 48 | 43 | +5 | 48 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 35 | 34 | +1 | 48 |
| 9 | Wycombe Wanderers | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 46 | 36 | +10 | 47 |
| 10 | Luton Town | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 42 | 40 | +2 | 46 |
| 11 | Plymouth Argyle | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 46 |
| 12 | Peterborough United | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 49 | 48 | +1 | 45 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 39 | 46 | -7 | 42 |
| 14 | Exeter City | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 41 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 50 | 52 | -2 | 41 |
| 16 | Mansfield Town | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 37 | 35 | +2 | 39 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 38 | 46 | -8 | 39 |
| 18 | Doncaster Rovers | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 36 | 51 | -15 | 39 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 40 | 50 | -10 | 37 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 43 | 53 | -10 | 36 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 46 | -12 | 34 |
| 22 | Northampton Town | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 30 | 46 | -16 | 34 |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 31 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 43 | -18 | 26 |
Head-to-Head Record
In 10 previous meetings, Reading have won 2 times, Bolton Wanderers have won 3 times, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.1 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of H2H meetings.
- 2026-02-17 20:00:00: Reading 1-1 Bolton Wanderers ()
- 2025-08-20 19:00:00: Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Reading ()
- 2025-02-01 15:00:00: Reading 1-0 Bolton Wanderers ()
- 2024-09-21 14:00:00: Bolton Wanderers 5-2 Reading ()
- 2024-04-01 14:00:00: Bolton Wanderers 5-2 Reading ()
Season Statistics
Reading: 1.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 100% BTTS Rate.
Bolton Wanderers: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.
Match Statistics
Possession: Reading 33% - 67% Bolton Wanderers. Corners: Reading 4 - 6 Bolton Wanderers
Where to watch Reading vs Bolton Wanderers
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