Bolton Wanderers have made a flying start to the 2026-27 Championship season, currently sitting at the top of the league table. The Trotters secured a two-goal lead against newly-promoted Preston North End, with Sam Dalby scoring in the 14th minute and Thierry Gale adding another in the 25th minute.
The match between the county rivals kicked off an hour before the 3pm fixtures on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Other Championship games scheduled for 3pm include Bristol City v Millwall, Charlton Athletic v Derby County, Middlesbrough v Lincoln City, Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth v Queens Park Rangers, and Stoke City v Swansea City.