Reading vs Bolton Wanderers: match statistics
Reading presents solid home form with 50% of matches won at home and only 19% losses, scoring an average of 1.44 goals per match with a good goal difference of +5. Bolton Wanderers sits higher in 3rd place in the table and has an excellent recent run (4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches), however, they perform much worse on the road - only 25% wins and a negative goal difference of -6. The hosts have the home advantage and better shooting efficiency (12% shot conversion versus 6% for the guests), while Bolton dominates possession (60%) but struggles with finishing away from home (25% of matches without scoring a goal). Considering Reading's high efficiency at home and Bolton's difficulties in away matches despite good overall form, I expect a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, where a draw seems the most likely result.
Reading vs Bolton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading played against Bolton Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Reading has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Bolton Wanderers has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.32. Bolton Wanderers scores 1.31 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Reading's games and 56% of Bolton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 41%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.32 per game. Reading takes 11.7 shots per game, while Bolton Wanderers takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Bolton Wanderers, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Reading presents solid home form with 50% of matches won at home and only 19% losses, scoring an average of 1.44 goals per match with a good goal difference of +5. Bolton Wanderers sits higher in 3rd place in the table and has an excellent recent run (4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches), however, they perform much worse on the road - only 25% wins and a negative goal difference of -6. The hosts have the home advantage and better shooting efficiency (12% shot conversion versus 6% for the guests), while Bolton dominates possession (60%) but struggles with finishing away from home (25% of matches without scoring a goal). Considering Reading's high efficiency at home and Bolton's difficulties in away matches despite good overall form, I expect a close match with a slight advantage for the hosts, where a draw seems the most likely result.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Reading | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bolton Wanderers is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Reading · 2.6 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reading is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Reading · 1.31 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Reading · 0.94 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers
Reading scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 31% (10 of 32 meczów).
Bolton Wanderers scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Reading
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reading is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Reading · 1.31 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Reading
Bolton Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Reading | Liga | Bolton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.81 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Reading's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bolton Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Reading vs Bolton Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Reading 1:1 Bolton Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Bolton Wanderers?
Reading score 1.48 goals per game on average and Bolton Wanderers 1.31. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Reading's matches and 56% of Bolton Wanderers's.
What form are Reading and Bolton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Bolton Wanderers 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Bolton Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.