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2025–26 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season

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The 2025–26 season is the 137th season in the history of Bolton Wanderers Football Club and their fifth consecutive season in League One. In addition to the domestic league, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

OwnerFootball Ventures Ltd (92%),
British Business Bank (8%)
ChairmanSharon Brittan
ManagerSteven Schumacher
StadiumToughsheet Community Stadium
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Bolton Wanderers
2025–26 season
OwnerFootball Ventures Ltd (92%),
British Business Bank (8%)
ChairmanSharon Brittan
ManagerSteven Schumacher
StadiumToughsheet Community Stadium
League One5th (promoted via play-offs)
Play-offsWinners
FA CupSecond round
EFL CupFirst round
EFL TrophyRound of 16
Top goalscorerLeague:
Mason Burstow (12)
All:
Sam Dalby (14)
Highest home attendance26,473 v Bradford City
(22 Nov 2025, League One)
Lowest home attendance1,955 v Port Vale
(13 Jan 2026, EFL Trophy)
Average home league attendance21,692
Biggest win4–0 v Port Vale
(Home, 8 Nov 2025, League One)
2–6 v Oldham Athletic
(Away, 11 Nov 2025, EFL Trophy)
1–5 v Exeter City
(Away, 13 Dec 2025, League One)
5–1 v Stevenage
(Home, 14 Apr 2026, League One)
Biggest defeat4–0 v Swindon Town
(Away, 6 Dec 2025, FA Cup)
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Like previous seasons, Bolton's home kit was decided by a fan vote. The choices were between Abstract, Map, Graphic, and Herringbone[1] with Abstract winning.[2] The away kit is a modernised version of the away kit from the 2005–06 season, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bolton's first ever season in the UEFA Cup.[3]

Squad

First team

As of 13 March 2026[4]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

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Bolton B squad

Main article: Bolton Wanderers F.C. Reserves and Academy
As of 30 January 2026[5]

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Out on loan

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Transfers

In

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Date Pos. Player From Fee Ref.
12 June 2025CMEngland Xavier SimonsEngland Hull CityUndisclosed[a][7]
13 June 2025RWEngland Charlie WarrenEngland Felixstowe & Walton UnitedUndisclosed[8]
1 July 2025[b]CFEngland Sam DalbyWales WrexhamFree[9]
1 July 2025[c]LBEngland Richard TaylorScotland St Mirren[10]
4 July 2025LWBarbados Thierry GaleAustria Rapid WienUndisclosed[d][12]
22 July 2025GKEngland Nathan BroomeWales Swansea CityFree[13]
25 July 2025CMScotland Ethan ErhahonEngland Lincoln CityUndisclosed[e][15]
13 August 2025GKUnited States Tyler MillerEngland Notts CountyFree[16]
1 September 2025RBRepublic of Ireland Cyrus ChristieWales Swansea City[17]
6 January 2026CBRepublic of Ireland Lewis TempleRepublic of Ireland ShelbourneUndisclosed[18]
14 January 2026GKRepublic of Ireland Jack BonhamEngland Stoke City[19]
15 January 2026GKRepublic of Ireland David HarringtonEngland Fleetwood Town[20]
30 January 2026CMPortugal Rúben RodriguesBrazil VitóriaFree[21]
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  1. [a]
    The transfer was reported to be around £300,000 by The Bolton News.[6]
  2. [b]
    The transfer was announced on 9 June, and would become official on 1 July once his Wrexham contract expired
  3. [c]
    The transfer was announced on 13 June, and would become official on 1 July once his St Mirren contract expired
  4. [d]
    The transfer was reported to be around £600,000 by The Bolton News.[11]
  5. [e]
    The transfer was reported to be around £750,000 by The Bolton News.[14]

Out

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Date Pos. Player To Fee Ref.
19 June 2025CFWales Aaron CollinsEngland Milton Keynes DonsUndisclosed[a][23]
6 July 2025GKNorthern Ireland Luke SouthwoodEngland Bristol RoversUndisclosed[24]
21 July 2025CMEngland George ThomasonWales WrexhamUndisclosed[b][25][26][27][28]
1 August 2025AMGreece Klaidi LolosEngland Peterborough UnitedUndisclosed[29]
1 September 2025CFEngland Dan NlunduluScotland St MirrenMutual Consent[30]
2 January 2026AMEngland Dubem EzeEngland Sutton UnitedUndisclosed[31]
8 January 2026CBEngland Will ForresterEngland Leyton Orient[32]
9 January 2026CFNigeria Victor AdeboyejoEngland Mansfield Town[33]
15 January 2026RBEngland Josh Dacres-CogleyEngland Stockport County[34]
20 January 2026GKUnited States Tyler MillerUnited States Charlotte FC[35]
29 January 2026CMEngland Aaron MorleyEngland Wycombe WanderersUndisclosed[c][37]
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  1. [a]
    The transfer was reported to be around £800,000 by The Bolton News.[22]
  2. [b]
    The transfer was reported to be around £1.2 million by The Bolton News.[25]
  3. [c]
    The transfer was reported to be around £750,000 by The Bolton News, and may reach £1m with performance related add-ons.[36]

Loaned in

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Date Pos. Player From Date until Ref.
20 June 2025GKEngland Teddy Sharman-LoweEngland Chelsea14 January 2026[a][38][39]
5 July 2025RWEngland Amario Cozier-DuberryEngland Brighton & Hove Albion31 May 2026[40]
28 July 2025CFEngland Mason BurstowEngland Hull City31 May 2026[41]
13 August 2025LWGuinea Ibrahim CissokoFrance Toulouse31 May 2026[42]
1 September 2025CFFinland Marcus ForssEngland Middlesbrough31 May 2026[43]
27 January 2026LWEngland Corey Blackett-TaylorEngland Derby County31 May 2026[44]
28 January 2026RWScotland Rob ApterEngland Charlton Athletic31 May 2026[45]
2 February 2026CFRepublic of Ireland Johnny KennyScotland Celtic31 May 2026[46]
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  1. [a]
    On 14 January, Sharman-Lowe was recalled early from his loan.

Loaned out

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Date Pos. Player To Date until Ref.
30 June 2025AMEngland Dubem EzeEngland Scunthorpe United2 January 2026[a][47][31]
4 July 2025LBEngland Ajay WestonEngland FC United of Manchester31 May 2026[b][48][49]
15 July 2025GKEngland Luke HutchinsonEngland Altrincham31 May 2026[50]
1 September 2025LMHungary Szabolcs SchönHungary Győr[51]
LWGuinea-Bissau Carlos Mendes GomesEngland Exeter City[52]
8 September 2025GKScotland Jack DallimoreEngland Atherton Collieries3 January 2026[53]
CFRepublic of Ireland Mark IsongEngland Warrington Town1 December 2026[c][53][54]
18 October 2025CBEngland Oliver SmithEngland FC Halifax Town18 November 2025[55]
30 October 2025CBNorthern Ireland Sam InwoodEngland Aldershot Town31 May 2026[56]
21 November 2025CMEgypt Sonny Sharples-AhmedEngland Torquay United3 January 2026[57]
29 November 2025GKEngland Nathan BroomeEngland Rochdale[58]
2 December 2025CFEngland Daeshon LawrenceEngland FC United of Manchester30 December 2025[59]
6 December 2025GKEngland Luke Lomax[d]England Atherton Collieries3 January 2026[60]
CFRepublic of Ireland Mark Isong[60]
19 December 2025RWEngland Charlie WarrenEngland Aldershot Town31 May 2026[e][61][62]
CMEngland Harley IrwinEngland Stafford Rangers17 January 2026[63]
19 January 2026AMEngland Joel RandallEngland Blackpool31 May 2026[64]
26 January 2026CMEgypt Sonny Sharples-AhmedEngland Spennymoor Town1 March 2026[65]
30 January 2026CFEngland David AbimbolaEngland Accrington Stanley31 May 2026[66]
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  1. [a]
    On 2 January, Eze was recalled early from his loan.
  2. [b]
    On 24 October, Weston's loan was extended until the end of the season.
  3. [c]
    On 1 December, Isong was recalled early from his loan.
  4. [d]
    U18s player
  5. [e]
    On 16 January, Warren's loan was extended until the end of the season.

Released / Out of Contract

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Date Pos. Player Subsequent club Join date Ref.
30 June 2025GKEngland Nathan BaxterEngland Watford1 July 2025[a][67][68]
RBAustralia Gethin JonesEngland Milton Keynes Dons1 July 2025[b][67][69]
CBCape Verde Ricardo SantosWales Swansea City1 July 2025[c][67][70]
CFScotland Ben AndreucciEngland Cleethorpes Town5 July 2025[67][71]
RBEngland Luke MathesonEngland Macclesfield26 July 2025[67][72]
LWJamaica Trevon BryanCroatia NK NAŠK28 August 2025[67][73]
GKEngland Joel ColemanEngland Millwall28 August 2025[67][74]
GKEngland Ellis LitherlandEngland Huddersfield Town6 September 2025[67]
AMEngland Harrison FleuryEngland West Didsbury & Chorlton26 September 2025[67]
CFEngland Yestin ShakespearEngland Abbey Hey1 November 2025[67]
CBEngland Noah HalfordEngland Clitheroe4 November 2025[67][75]
CBEngland Joseph TooleEngland Fleetwood Town[67]
RMEngland James Westwood[67]
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  1. [a]
    The transfer was announced on 2 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract expired
  2. [b]
    The transfer was announced on 12 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract expired
  3. [c]
    The transfer was announced on 6 June, and would become official on 1 July once his contract expired

New Contract

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Date Pos. Player End date Ref.
7 May 2025LBEngland Max Conway30 June 2026[67]
GKScotland Jack Dallimore[67]
CBEngland Sean Hogan[67]
CMEgypt Sonny Sharples-Ahmed[67]
17 June 2025GKEngland Luke Hutchinson30 June 2027[76]
1 July 2025CFEngland David AbimbolaUndisclosed[a][77]
RBEngland Jamie Grayson[77]
CMEngland Harley Irwin[77]
CFEngland Daeshon Lawrence[77]
CMEngland Harry Leigh[77]
AMEngland Conor Lewis[77]
CBEngland Emile Oliver[77]
LMEngland Harrison Rice[77]
CBEngland Oliver Smith[77]
9 September 2025CBNorthern Ireland Sam Inwood30 June 2028[b][78]
CMEgypt Sonny Sharples-Ahmed30 June 2027[b][78]
20 October 2025LBEngland Max Conway30 June 2029[79]
26 January 2026AMEngland Toby Ritchie30 June 2029[a][80]
27 January 2026CFEngland David Abimbola30 June 2027[b][81]
20 February 2026CMWales Josh Sheehan30 June 2028[b][82]
24 March 2026GKEngland Luke LomaxUndisclosed[a][83]
CMRepublic of Ireland Jack Mawditt[83]
CBEngland Sam O'Neill[77]
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  1. [a]
    First professional contract
  2. [b]
    Option for a further year

Pre-season and friendlies

On 20 May, Bolton Wanderers announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against Barrow and Shrewsbury Town.[84] On 4 June, another fixture was announced against Hibernian.[85] On 6 June, the club confirmed their final pre-season fixture of the schedule would be played at home to Preston North End.[86] On 17 June, the club confirmed that a fixture against Orlando Pirates would take place during the club's training camp in Spain.[87] On 30 June, fixtures were announced for the B-Team, against Atherton Collieries and Longridge Town.[88]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

5 July 2025 Friendly Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Tranmere Rovers Lostock
15:00 BST McAtee 13' Report Davison 85' Stadium: Eddie Davies Academy (Behind-closed-doors)
11 July 2025 Friendly Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Orlando Pirates Marbella
11:00 CET Warren 38'
Johnston 61'		 Report Stadium: Marbella Football Centre
12 July 2025 Friendly Bolton Wanderers B 1–3 FC Halifax Town Lostock
15:00 BST Ritchie 87' Report Pugh 55'
Cooke 80'
Bray 89'		 Stadium: Eddie Davies Academy (Behind-closed-doors)
15 July 2025 Friendly Barrow 0–1 Bolton Wanderers Barrow-in-Furness
19:00 BST Report Conway 53' Stadium: SO Legal Stadium
19 July 2025 Friendly Hibernian 0–2 Bolton Wanderers Edinburgh
14:00 BST Report Cozier-Duberry 56'
Sharples-Ahmed 86'		 Stadium: Easter Road
19 July 2025 Friendly Atherton Collieries 1–0 Bolton Wanderers B Atherton
15:00 BST Dwyer 19' Report Stadium: Dreams2Reality Stadium
22 July 2025 Friendly Shrewsbury Town 2–5 Bolton Wanderers Shrewsbury
19:00 BST Stewart 53'
Gray 90'		 Report Gale 21'
Lawrence 29'
Dacres-Cogley 45'
Biggins red-colored football 58' (o.g.)
Conway 77'		 Stadium: The Crowd Meadow
22 July 2025 Friendly Longridge Town 2–4 Bolton Wanderers B Longridge
19:00 BST Hewitt 2'
Van Wyk 7'		 Report Trialist 42'
Isong 46'
C. Lewis 49'
L. Lewis 88'		 Stadium: The Recycling Lives Ground
26 July 2025 Friendly Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Preston North End Bolton
15:00 BST Cozer-Duberry 73'
Randall 76'		 Report Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 8,115 (1,931 Preston)
Referee: Simon Mather

Competitions

Overall record

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Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
League One 3 August 2025 2 May 2026 Matchday 1 5th 46 19 18 9 70 52 +18 041.30
FA Cup 1 November 2025 6 December 2025 First round Second round 2 1 0 1 2 5 −3 050.00
EFL Cup 13 August 2025 13 August 2025 First round First round 1 0 1 0 3 3 +0 000.00
EFL Trophy 2 September 2025 13 January 2026 Group stage Round of 16 5 4 0 1 13 3 +10 080.00
Play-offs 9 May 2026 24 May 2026 Semi-Final Winners 3 3 0 0 6 1 +5 100.00
Total 57 27 19 11 94 64 +30 047.37
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Last updated: 24 May 2026
Source: Soccerway

League One

Main article: 2025–26 EFL League One

League table

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 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
3 Stockport County 46 22 11 13 71 58 +13 77 Qualification for League One play-offs
4 Bradford City 46 22 11 13 58 51 +7 77
5 Bolton Wanderers (O, P) 46 19 18 9 70 52 +18 75
6 Stevenage 46 21 12 13 49 46 +3 75
7 Luton Town 46 21 11 14 68 56 +12 74
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Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[89]
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted

Results summary

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OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
46 19 18 9 70 52  +18 75 13 8 2 46 24  +22 6 10 7 24 28  −4
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Last updated: 2 May 2026.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

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Round1234567891011121314151718192021222324252627161282930313233343536373839414243402444546
GroundAHAHHAHAHAHAAHHHAAHAHHAHAAAHHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHHAH
ResultLWDDDDWDWLWLWWWDDWWLWLDDLWDWWWWDDDWWDDLWDLWDDL
Position22131315141410121011897736654646646553333333333333443335
Points03456710111414171720232627283134343737383939424346495255565758616465666669707073747575
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Source: Soccerway
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Notes:
  • 1 Matchday 16 (vs. Stevenage) was postponed due to international call-ups.
  • 2 Matchday 40 (vs. Stevenage) was postponed due to international call-ups.

Matches

On 26 June, the League One fixtures were announced. It sees Bolton open their campaign on 3 August away at Stockport County, with the regular season concluding on 2 May at home to Luton Town.[90]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

3 August 2025 1 Stockport County 2–0 Bolton Wanderers Stockport
12:00 BST Mothersille 45+2'
Diamond Yellow card 68'
Moxon Yellow card 74'
Wootton 89'		 Report Simons Yellow card 77' Stadium: Edgeley Park
Attendance: 10,172
Referee: Elliot Bell
Note: Fixture was selected for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[91]
9 August 2025 2 Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Plymouth Argyle Bolton
15:00 BST Johnston Yellow card 14'
Toal 20'
Sheehan Yellow card 45+2'
Burstow 60'		 Report Sorinola Yellow card 55'
Ibrahim Yellow card 63'
Mumba Yellow card 87'
Watts Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 21,570
Referee: Ross Joyce
16 August 2025 3 Barnsley 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Barnsley
15:00 BST Yoganathan Yellow card 34' Yellow-red card 52'
McGoldrick 48'
Farrugia Yellow card 90+7'
Cooper Yellow card 90+8'		 Report Burstow Yellow card 34'
McAtee 86'
Morley Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 13,167
Referee: Leigh Doughty
20 August 2025 4 Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Reading Bolton
20:00 BST Burstow 52' Report O'Mahony Yellow card 16'
Savage Yellow card 43'
Doyle Yellow card 65'
Kyerewaa Yellow card 74'
Williams Yellow card 78'
Garcia 84'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 19,625 (358 away)
Referee: Tom Reeves
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 19 August, but was moved live Sky Sports broadcasting.[92]
23 August 2025 5 Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Lincoln City Bolton
15:00 BST Erhahon Yellow card 22'
Conway Yellow card 76'
Hamer red-colored football 90+7' (o.g.)		 Report Draper 1'
Towler Yellow card 60'
McGrandles Yellow card 82'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 19,938
Referee: Jacob Miles
30 August 2025 6 Blackpool 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Blackpool
15:00 BST Sharman-Lowe red-colored football 13' (o.g.)
Imray Yellow card 38'		 Report Sheehan Yellow card 35'
Burstow 61', Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 11,579
6 September 2025 7 Bolton Wanderers 3–0 AFC Wimbledon Bolton
15:00 BST Burstow 29'
Cozier-Dubbery 53'
Randall 62'
Gale Yellow card 69'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 71'		 Report Reeves Yellow card 4'
Browne Red card 50'
Lewis Yellow card 74' Yellow-red card 90'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,157
Referee: Darren Drysdale
13 September 2025 8 Leyton Orient 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Leyton
15:00 BST Mitchell Yellow card 29'
Simpson Yellow card 39', 69'
James Yellow card 89'		 Report Dacres-Cogley Yellow card 28'
Johnston Yellow card 87'
Cozier-Duberry 90+4'		 Stadium: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 8,731
Referee: David Rock
20 September 2025 9 Bolton Wanderers 4–1 Wigan Athletic Bolton
12:30 BST Gale 15'
Forss 20', 50'
Burstow 42'		 Report Hungbo Yellow card 45+6'
Mullin 54'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 25,565
Referee: Ben Speedie
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved live Sky Sports broadcasting.[92]
27 September 2025 10 Northampton Town 2–0 Bolton Wanderers Northampton
15:00 BST Hoskins Yellow card 45+1', 73'
McGeehan 70'
Wormleighton Yellow card 78'		 Report Forino-Joseph Yellow card 86' Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Attendance: 7,366
Referee: Scott Oldham
4 October 2025 11 Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Peterborough United Bolton
15:00 BST Burstow 5', 21'
Sharman-Lowe Yellow card 88'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 90+5'		 Report Kioso Yellow card 26', 41'
Nevett Yellow card 63'
Lisbie Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,336
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
11 October 2025 12 Burton Albion 3–0 Bolton Wanderers Burton
15:00 BST Beesley 27' (pen.), 90+4'
Godwin-Malife Yellow card 45+2'
Tavares 48'		 Report Cissoko Yellow card 42'
Forss Yellow card 90+9'		 Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 4,725
Referee: Neil Hair
16 October 2025 13 Huddersfield Town 1–2 Bolton Wanderers Huddersfield
20:00 BST Castledine 7'
Taylor Yellow card 36'		 Report Sheehan Yellow card 27'
Cozier-Duberry Yellow card 29', 90+5'
Taylor Yellow card 85'
Dalby 90+3'
Burstow Yellow card 90+6'		 Stadium: Kirklees Stadium
Attendance: 17,201
Referee: Oliver Yates
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 18 October, but was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[93]
25 October 2025 14 Bolton Wanderers 1–0 Cardiff City Bolton
12:30 BST Osei-Tutu Yellow card 89'
Sheehan Yellow card 90+2'
Cozier-Duberry 90+4'		 Report Ng Yellow card 41' Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 22,587
Referee: Ben Toner
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[93]
8 November 2025 15 Bolton Wanderers 4–0 Port Vale Bolton
15:00 GMT Cozier-Duberry 31', 68'
Simons 36'
Cissoko Yellow card 54'
Dempsey 72'		 Report Humphreys Yellow card 80'
Paton Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 21,658
Referee: Martin Coy
22 November 2025 17 Bolton Wanderers 0–0 Bradford City Bolton
15:00 GMT Sheehan Yellow card 38'
Johnston Yellow card 67'		 Report Touray Yellow card 17'
Pennington Yellow card 29'
Power Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 26,473
Referee: Darren Drysdale
29 November 2025 18 Luton Town 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Luton
15:00 GMT Lonwijk Yellow card 57'
Kodua 83'		 Report Dempsey 8'
Simons Yellow card 53' Yellow-red card 70'
Dacres-Cogley Yellow card 61'		 Stadium: Kenilworth Road
Attendance: 11,204
Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo
9 December 2025 19 Mansfield Town 0–1 Bolton Wanderers Mansfield
19:45 GMT Oates Red card 13' Report Johnston Yellow card 6'
Osei-Tutu 40'		 Stadium: Field Mill
Attendance: 7,628
Referee: Thomas Parsons
13 December 2025 20 Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Exeter City Bolton
15:00 GMT Dalby 70'
Gale 82'		 Report Aitchison 20'
Niskanen Yellow card 73'
Swinkels Yellow card 78'
Doyle-Hayes Yellow card 80'
Sweeney Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,622
Referee: Ben Speedie
20 December 2025 21 Wycombe Wanderers 2–1 Bolton Wanderers High Wycombe
15:00 GMT Grimmer 40'
Quitirna 43'
Woodrow Yellow card 69'
Norris Yellow card 90'		 Report Gale 16' Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 6,197
Referee: Craig Hicks
26 December 2025 22 Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Rotherham United Bolton
15:00 GMT Sheehan 45+1', 90+3'
Conway Yellow card 69'		 Report Martha Yellow card 63'
Baptiste Yellow card 85'
Nombe 90' (pen.)		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 23,416
Referee: Elliot Bell
29 December 2025 23 Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Mansfield Town Bolton
19:45 GMT Sheehan Yellow card 58'
Cissoko Yellow card 81'		 Report Hewitt Yellow card 21'
Oates 43'
Moriah-Welsh Yellow card 64'
Reed Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 22,320
Referee: Peter Wright
1 January 2026 24 Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Doncaster
15:00 GMT Middleton 54'
Bailey Yellow card 75'
Clifton Yellow card 81'		 Report Osei-Tutu Yellow card 36'
Simons Yellow card 47'
Dempsey Yellow card 70', 78'		 Stadium: Eco-Power Stadium
Attendance: 10,456
Referee: Martin Coy
4 January 2026 25 Bolton Wanderers 0–0 Northampton Town Bolton
12:00 GMT Report Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,333
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[93]
10 January 2026 26 Peterborough United 3–1 Bolton Wanderers Peterborough
15:00 GMT Morgan 34'
Garbett 54'
Lisbie 66'
Kioso Yellow card 81'		 Report Dalby 65' Stadium: London Road Stadium
Attendance: 7,838
Referee: Oliver Yates
17 January 2026 27 Wigan Athletic 0–1 Bolton Wanderers Wigan
12:30 GMT Report Sheehan Yellow card 22', 82' Stadium: Brick Community Stadium
Attendance: 15,112
Referee: Stephen Martin
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved following an agreement between the two sides.[92]
20 January 2026 16[94] Stevenage 0–0 Bolton Wanderers Stevenage
19:45 GMT Report Johnston Yellow card 83' Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 3,156
Referee: Stephen Parkinson
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 15 November, but was moved to 20 January due to international call-ups.[95]
24 January 2026 28 Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Leyton Orient Bolton
15:00 GMT Osei-Tutu Yellow card 13'
Christie Yellow card 33'
Gale 46'
McAtee Yellow card 70'
Burstow 90+1' (pen.)		 Report Abdulai Yellow card 29'
Archibald 49'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,352
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
27 January 2026 29 Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Burton Albion Bolton
19:45 GMT Dalby 50', 90+3', Yellow card 66'
Christie Yellow card 54'
Osei-Tutu Yellow card 86'		 Report Armer 69'
Godwin-Malife Yellow card 81'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 18,820
Referee: Thomas Parsons
31 January 2026 30 AFC Wimbledon 0–1 Bolton Wanderers Wimbledon
15:00 GMT Smith Yellow card 90+5' Report Blackett-Taylor 13'
McAtee Yellow card 60'		 Stadium: Plough Lane
Attendance: 8,659
Referee: Andrew Humphries
7 February 2026 31 Bolton Wanderers 3–2 Barnsley Bolton
15:01 GMT Dalby 5', 19'
Dempsey Yellow card 29'
McAtee 32'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 45+2'
Johnston Yellow card 77'		 Report Connell 57'
Phillips 60'
Bland Yellow card 79'
Shepherd Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 21,415
Referee: Scott Oldham
Note: Kick off was pushed back one minute for EFL's Every Minute Matters campaign.[96]
14 February 2026 32 Lincoln City 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Lincoln
15:00 GMT Draper Yellow card 17'
Varfolomeev Yellow card 22'
Moylan 25'
Oné Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Erhahon Yellow card 23'
Dempsey Yellow card 35'
Dalby Yellow card 45', 82'
Sheehan Yellow card 88'
Kenny Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Sincil Bank
Attendance: 10,235
Referee: William Finnie
17 February 2026 33 Reading 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Reading
20:00 GMT O'Connor Yellow card 27'
Marriott 36'
Doyle Yellow card 42'
Savage Yellow card 80'
Ehibhatiomhan Yellow card 85'		 Report Burstow 90+6'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 90+10'		 Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: 10,025
Referee: Peter Wight
21 February 2026 34 Bolton Wanderers 2–2 Blackpool Bolton
15:00 GMT Toal 66'
Burstow 85'
Gale Yellow card 90'		 Report Horsfall Yellow card 18'
Coulson 73'
Honeyman 77'
Walters Yellow card 81'
Bowler Yellow card 90+6'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 23,172
Referee: Richard Eley
28 February 2026 35 Exeter City 1–5 Bolton Wanderers Exeter
15:00 GMT Fitzwater Yellow card 39'
Magennis Yellow card 45+2'
Wareham 67'		 Report Dalby 21'
Johnston Yellow card 35', 90+4'
Kenny 60'
Gale 72'
Cissoko 77'		 Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 7,341
Referee: Craig Hicks
7 March 2026 36 Bolton Wanderers 3–2 Wycombe Wanderers Bolton
15:00 GMT Osei-Tutu Yellow card 56'
Kenny Yellow card 76'
Rodrigues 88'
Burstow 90+1'
Blackett-Taylor 90+5', Yellow card 90+6'		 Report Woodrow 27', Yellow card 87'
Harris 41'
Allen Yellow card 56'
Harvie Yellow card 58'
Boyd-Munce Yellow card 71'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 20,512
Referee: Matthew Corlett
14 March 2026 37 Rotherham United 2–2 Bolton Wanderers Rotherham
12:30 GMT Rafferty Yellow card 38'
Nombe 39', 42'
Cover Yellow card 48'
Cann Yellow card 57'		 Report Erhahon Yellow card 13'
Forino-Joseph 51'
Dalby 83'		 Stadium: New York Stadium
Attendance: 9,348
Referee: James Oldham
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[97]
17 March 2026 38 Bolton Wanderers 0–0 Doncaster Rovers Bolton
19:45 GMT Dempsey Yellow card 58'
Toal Yellow card 90+7'		 Report Gotts Yellow card 45+1'
Pearson Yellow card 54'
Sterry Yellow card 90+6'
Byrne Yellow card 90+8'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 19,570
Referee: Darren Drysdale
21 March 2026 39 Port Vale 1–0 Bolton Wanderers Burslem
15:00 GMT Hall 34' Report Osei-Tutu Yellow card 21'
Erhahon Yellow card 60'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 8,442
Referee: Tom Reeves
3 April 2026 41 Plymouth Argyle 1–2 Bolton Wanderers Plymouth
15:00 BST Curtis 57' Report Sheehan Yellow card 18'
McAtee Red card 42'
Rodrigues Yellow card 45+2'
Kenny 49' (pen.)
Dalby[a] 70'		 Stadium: Home Park
Attendance: 16,616
Referee: Charles Breakspear
6 April 2026 42 Bolton Wanderers 2–2 Stockport County Bolton
15:00 BST Kenny 39'
Osborn red-colored football 79' (o.g.)		 Report Sidibeh 45+3', Yellow card 80'
Edun 51'
Barry Yellow card 89' Yellow-red card 90+4'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 23,855
Referee: Stephen Martin
11 April 2026 43 Cardiff City 2–0 Bolton Wanderers Cardiff
12:30 BST Kellyman 50'
Willock 52'
Bagan Yellow card 70'		 Report Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 21,640
Referee: Elliot Bell
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[99]
14 April 2026 40[100] Bolton Wanderers 5–1 Stevenage Bolton
19:45 BST Cozier-Duberry 13', 49'
Kenny 30'
Rodrigues 67'
Burstow 81'		 Report Phillips Red card 42'
Kemp 64'
Earley Yellow card 90+2'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 19,177
Referee: Thomas Parsons
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 28 March, but was moved due to international call-ups.[101]
18 April 2026 44 Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Huddersfield Town Bolton
12:30 BST Toal 14', Yellow card 80'
Johnston Yellow card 51'
Osei-Tutu Red card 53'
Kenny 77', Yellow card 90+5'
Cissoko 90+11'
Gale Yellow card 90+12'		 Report Ledson Yellow card 11'
Kasumu 52', 66'
Harness 55' (pen.), Yellow card 64'
Humphreys Yellow card 61'
Balker Yellow card 90+1'
Sørensen Yellow card 90+9'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 21,891
Referee: Jacob Miles
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[102]
25 April 2026 45 Bradford City 1–1 Bolton Wanderers Bradford
15:00 BST Neufville Yellow card 15'
Wright Yellow card 36'
Jackson 80'		 Report Kenny 72'
Johnston Yellow card 79'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 23,732
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
2 May 2026 46 Bolton Wanderers 2–3 Luton Town Bolton
15:00 BST Conway Yellow card 13'
Osei-Tutu 20'
Cissoko 45+3', Yellow card 60'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 63'
Sheehan Yellow card 78'		 Report Clark 15' (pen.)
Walsh Yellow card 35'
Odoffin 62'
Palmer Yellow card 63'
Van den Berg Yellow card 88'
Morris 90+3'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 25,555
Referee: Matthew Corlett

Play-offs

Main article: 2026 English Football League play-offs

Bolton Wanderers finished 5th in the regular 2025–26 EFL League One season and, as a result, were drawn against 4th placed Bradford City in the Play-off Semi Final. The first leg took place at Toughsheet Community Stadium and the second leg took place at Valley Parade. They won both legs, advancing 2-0 on aggregate to face fellow Greater Manchester side Stockport County in the final for promotion to the EFL Championship.

9 May 2026 Semi-final (1st leg) Bolton Wanderers 1–0 Bradford City Bolton
20:00 BST Cozier-Duberry 60'
Cissoko Yellow card 89'		 Report Neufville Yellow card 33' Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 22,789
Referee: Martin Coy
14 May 2026 Semi-final (2nd leg) Bradford City 0–1
(0–2 agg.)		 Bolton Wanderers Bradford
20:00 BST Baldwin Yellow card 90+1' Report Simons 81' Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 22,381
Referee: Thomas Kirk
24 May 2026 Final Bolton Wanderers 4–1 Stockport County Wembley
13:00 BST Rodrigues 3', 90+4' (pen.)
Wootton red-colored football 64' (o.g.)
Dalby 81'		 Report Sidibeh 29'
Wootton Yellow card 60'
Bailey Yellow card 80'
Dacres-Cogley Red card 90+2'		 Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 48,268
Referee: Josh Smith

FA Cup

Main article: 2025–26 FA Cup

Bolton were drawn at home to Huddersfield Town in the first round.[103][104] In the second round, Bolton were drawn away to Swindon Town.[105]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

1 November 2025 First round Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Huddersfield Town Bolton
15:00 GMT Cissoko 41'
Taylor 69'		 Report Ledson Yellow card 45+1'
Radulović 63'
Low Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 6,077
Referee: Ross Joyce
6 December 2025 Second round Swindon Town 4–0 Bolton Wanderers Swindon
15:00 GMT Drinan 8' (pen.), 76', 86'
Clarke Yellow card 49'
Snowdon 55'		 Report Taylor Yellow card 53' Stadium: County Ground
Attendance: 9,364
Referee: Lee Swabey

EFL Cup

Main article: 2025–26 EFL Cup

On 26 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Bolton being draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.[106]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

13 August 2025 First round Bolton Wanderers 3–3
(2–4 p)		 Sheffield Wednesday Bolton
19:45 BST Inwood Red card 27'
Osei-Tutu 36'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 45'
Gale 77'
Cozier-Duberry 90+2'		 Report Siqueira 8'
Ugbo 37'
Thornton Yellow card 70'
Johnson 80'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 8,208 (3,148 away)
Referee: Oliver Langford
Penalties

EFL Trophy

Main article: 2025–26 EFL Trophy

In the group stage, Bolton were drawn into Northern Group E alongside Rotherham United, Oldham Athletic and Manchester City U21s.[107][108] After advancing to the knockout stage, Bolton were drawn at home to Bradford City in the Round of 32.[109] In the Round of 16, they were drawn at home Port Vale.[110][111]

Group stage

More information Pos, Div ...
Pos Div Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L1 Bolton Wanderers 3 3 0 0 0 10 2 +8 9 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Rotherham United 3 2 0 0 1 7 5 +2 6
3 ACA Manchester City U21 3 1 0 0 2 7 8 −1 3
4 L2 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 0 3 5 14 −9 0
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Source: EFL

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

2 September 2025 Group game 1 Bolton Wanderers 1–0 Rotherham United Bolton
19:00 BST Gale 37', Red card 45+2'
Taylor Yellow card 86'		 Report Kaleta Yellow card 52'
Jules Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: Andrew Humphries
Referee: 2,063
23 September 2025 Group game 2 Bolton Wanderers 3–0 Manchester City U21s Bolton
19:00 BST Dalby Yellow card 7', 9'
McAtee 14'
Morley 23'		 Report Mbete Yellow card 64' Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 2,763
Referee: Dale Baines
11 November 2025 Group game 3 Oldham Athletic 2–6 Bolton Wanderers Oldham
19:00 GMT Drummond 78'
Morris 88'
Woods Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Osei-Tutu 44'
Dacres-Cogley Yellow card 45+3'
McAtee 48'
Forss 63', 65'
Dempsey Yellow card 74'
Ritchie 80'
Dalby 83'		 Stadium: Boundary Park
Attendance: 2,392
Referee: Greg Rollason

Knockout stage

2 December 2025 Round of 32 Bolton Wanderers 3–0 Bradford City Bolton
19:00 GMT Cissoko 11', 20'
Forss 69'		 Report Neufville Yellow card 70'
Touray Yellow card 71'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: David Rock
13 January 2026 Round of 16 Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Port Vale Bolton
19:00 GMT Forss Yellow card 31'
Forino-Joseph Yellow card 38'
Christie Yellow card 68'
Gale Yellow card 90+6'		 Report Waine 90'
Croasdale Yellow card 90+4'		 Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 1,955
Referee: Jamie O'Connor

Statistics

Appearances and goals

As of match played 24 May 2026

Players with no appearances are not included on the list; italics indicate loaned in player

More information No., Pos ...
No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeague OneFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyPlay-Offs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Republic of Ireland IRL Jack Bonham 24021+000+000+000+003+00
3 DF Saint Lucia LCA Chris Forino-Joseph 36126+211+001+002+103+00
4 MF England ENG Xavier Simons 38223+910+000+003+001+21
5 DF England ENG Richard Taylor 1411+602+010+005+000+00
6 DF Scotland SCO George Johnston 50143+011+000+102+003+00
8 MF Wales WAL Josh Sheehan 46329+932+000+002+103+00
9 FW Republic of Ireland IRL Johnny Kenny 14611+360+000+000+000+00
10 FW England ENG Sam Dalby 511423+18112+000+005+020+31
11 FW Barbados BRB Thierry Gale 42720+1651+000+112+011+10
13 GK England ENG Nathan Broome 100+000+000+001+000+00
14 DF England ENG Jordi Osei-Tutu 42429+720+101+011+013+00
15 FW Scotland SCO Rob Apter 1309+400+000+000+000+00
18 DF Northern Ireland NIR Eoin Toal 42336+132+000+001+002+00
19 MF England ENG Amario Cozier-Duberry 411030+482+000+110+103+01
20 FW Guinea GUI Ibrahim Cissoko 34611+1631+010+002+122+10
21 MF Scotland SCO Ethan Erhahon 37022+800+101+001+202+00
22 MF England ENG Kyle Dempsey 33315+1430+100+001+200+00
24 FW Finland FIN Marcus Forss 2559+920+200+004+130+00
25 DF England ENG Max Conway 48035+600+200+100+101+20
27 MF Portugal POR Rúben Rodrigues 1546+620+000+000+003+02
28 MF Egypt EGY Sonny Sharples-Ahmed 100+000+000+000+100+00
29 DF Republic of Ireland IRL Cyrus Christie 30012+1101+100+004+000+10
34 DF England ENG Sean Hogan 100+000+000+001+000+00
35 FW England ENG Corey Blackett-Taylor 725+220+000+000+000+00
36 FW England ENG Daeshon Lawrence 200+000+001+000+100+00
40 MF England ENG Harley Irwin 100+000+000+000+100+00
41 DF England ENG Oliver Smith 200+000+000+001+100+00
45 FW England ENG John McAtee 3247+1620+001+004+120+30
48 FW England ENG Mason Burstow 531229+16120+200+100+203+00
54 MF England ENG Toby Ritchie 210+100+000+000+110+00
Players who featured but departed the club permanently during the season:
1 GK England ENG Teddy Sharman-Lowe 23022+000+000+001+000+00
2 DF England ENG Josh Dacres-Cogley 18011+201+001+002+100+00
15 DF England ENG Will Forrester 200+000+000+002+000+00
16 MF England ENG Aaron Morley 2818+1202+001+004+110+00
27 GK United States USA Tyler Miller 903+002+001+003+000+00
Players who featured but departed the club on loan during the season:
7 FW Guinea-Bissau GNB Carlos Mendes Gomes 201+000+001+000+000+00
17 MF England ENG Joel Randall 2019+612+000+000+300+00
32 DF Northern Ireland NIR Sam Inwood 100+000+001+000+000+00
33 FW England ENG Charlie Warren 500+100+001+001+200+00
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Goals record

As of match played 24 May 2026
More information Rank, No. ...
RankNo.Nat.Po.NameLeague OneFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyPlay-OffsTotal
1 10EnglandCFSam Dalby11002114
2 48EnglandCFMason Burstow12000012
3 19EnglandRWAmario Cozier-Duberry8010110
4 11BarbadosLWThierry Gale501107
5= 9Republic of IrelandCFJohnny Kenny600006
20GuineaLWIbrahim Cissoko310206
7 24FinlandCFMarcus Forss200305
8= 14EnglandRBJordi Osei-Tutu201104
27PortugalCMRúben Rodrigues200024
45EnglandCFJohn McAtee200204
11= 8WalesCMJosh Sheehan300003
18Northern IrelandCBEoin Toal300003
22EnglandCMKyle Dempsey300003
14= 4EnglandCMXavier Simons100012
35EnglandLWCorey Blackett-Taylor200002
16= 3Saint LuciaCBChris Forino-Joseph100001
5EnglandLBRichard Taylor010001
6ScotlandCBGeorge Johnston100001
16EnglandCMAaron Morley000101
17EnglandAMJoel Randall100001
54EnglandAMToby Ritchie000101
Own Goals200013
Total702313694
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Disciplinary record

As of match played 24 May 2026
More information Rank, No. ...
Rank No. Nat. Po. Name League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Play-Offs Total
Yellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed cardYellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed cardYellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed cardYellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed cardYellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed cardYellow cardYellow card Yellow-red cardRed card
1 8WalesCMJosh Sheehan10000000000000001000
2= 3Saint LuciaCBChris Forino-Joseph700000100100000900
6ScotlandCBGeorge Johnston900000000000000900
14EnglandRBJordi Osei-Tutu601000000000000601
5 11BarbadosLWThierry Gale300000000101000401
6= 20GuineaLWIbrahim Cissoko400000000000100500
22EnglandCMKyle Dempsey400000000100000500
45EnglandCFJohn McAtee201000000000000201
9= 4EnglandCMXavier Simons210000000000000210
21ScotlandCMEthan Erhahon400000000000000400
11= 2EnglandRBJosh Dacres-Cogley200000000100000300
5EnglandLBRichard Taylor100100000100000300
9Republic of IrelandCFJohnny Kenny300000000000000300
10EnglandCFSam Dalby200000000100000300
25EnglandLBMax Conway300000000000000300
29Republic of IrelandRBCyrus Christie200000000100000300
32Northern IrelandCBSam Inwood000000001000000001
48EnglandCFMason Burstow300000000000000300
19= 18Northern IrelandCBEoin Toal200000000000000200
24FinlandCFMarcus Forss100000000100000200
21= 1EnglandGKTeddy Sharman-Lowe100000000000000100
16EnglandCMAaron Morley100000000000000100
19EnglandRWAmario Cozier-Duberry100000000000000100
27PortugalCMRúben Rodrigues100000000000000100
35EnglandLWCorey Blackett-Taylor100000000000000100
Total75121001018011008614
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