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Seasons

Every season we hold for Bolton Wanderers, newest first. Pos is where they finished in the table, P the matches played, W, D and L the wins, draws and losses, and Pts the points. A trophy marks a title.

Bolton Wanderers season by season
SeasonDivision#PWDLGFGAPts
2026-27So farChampionship1511425151814
2024-25League One84620818677068
2023-24League OnePromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)34625129865187
2022-23League OnePromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)546231211623681
2021-22League One946211015745773
2020-21League TwoPromotion - League One346231013595079
2019-20League OneRelegation - League Two233451118276614
2018-19ChampionshipRelegation - League One23468830297832
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Head-to-head

How Bolton Wanderers have done against each team in First Division, across every match we hold between them, past seasons and cups included. W, D and L are wins, draws and losses. The teams they have met most come first; open one to see the last meetings.

  • Blackburn RoversBolton Wanderers: won 9, drew 8, lost 11 of 28 meetingsBlackburn Rovers have won 11 of their 28 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 9, drew 8, lost 11 of 28 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 28, Blackburn Rovers 37

    The meetings we hold go back to September 23, 2000.

    Last meetings with Blackburn Rovers, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Blackburn Rovers 2, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2018-19
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Blackburn Rovers 1Championship 2018-19
    3. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Blackburn Rovers 0Championship 2015-16
    4. Drew
      Blackburn Rovers 0, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2015-16
    5. Lost
      Blackburn Rovers 1, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2014-15
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  • Birmingham CityBolton Wanderers: won 10, drew 5, lost 9 of 24 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 10 of their 24 meetings with Birmingham City

    Bolton Wanderers: won 10, drew 5, lost 9 of 24 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 32, Birmingham City 28

    The meetings we hold go back to November 4, 2000.

    Last meetings with Birmingham City, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Birmingham City 1League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Birmingham City 2, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2024-25
    3. Won
      Birmingham City 0, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2018-19
    4. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Birmingham City 0Championship 2018-19
    5. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Birmingham City 1Championship 2017-18
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  • Fulham FCBolton Wanderers: won 2, drew 11, lost 11 of 24 meetingsFulham FC have won 11 of their 24 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 2, drew 11, lost 11 of 24 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 16, Fulham FC 38

    The meetings we hold go back to September 30, 2000.

    Last meetings with Fulham FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Fulham FC 1Championship 2017-18
    2. Drew
      Fulham FC 1, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2017-18
    3. Lost
      Fulham FC 1, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2015-16
    4. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Fulham FC 2Championship 2015-16
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Fulham FC 1Championship 2014-15
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  • Portsmouth FCBolton Wanderers: won 7, drew 3, lost 8 of 18 meetingsPortsmouth FC have won 8 of their 18 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 7, drew 3, lost 8 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 22, Portsmouth FC 23

    The meetings we hold go back to September 16, 2000.

    Last meetings with Portsmouth FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Portsmouth FC 1League One 2023-24
    2. Lost
      Portsmouth FC 2, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2023-24
    3. Lost
      Portsmouth FC 3, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2022-23
    4. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Portsmouth FC 0League One 2022-23
    5. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Portsmouth FC 1League One 2021-22
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  • Sheffield WednesdayBolton Wanderers: won 6, drew 6, lost 6 of 18 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday have won 6 each in 18 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 6, drew 6, lost 6 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 20, Sheffield Wednesday 18

    The meetings we hold go back to December 26, 2000.

    Last meetings with Sheffield Wednesday, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      Sheffield Wednesday 1, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2League One 2022-23
    3. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1League One 2021-22
    4. Lost
      Sheffield Wednesday 1, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2021-22
    5. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2Championship 2018-19
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  • Wolverhampton WanderersBolton Wanderers: won 9, drew 4, lost 4 of 17 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 9 of their 17 meetings with Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 9, drew 4, lost 4 of 17 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 28, Wolverhampton Wanderers 26

    The meetings we hold go back to October 14, 2000.

    Last meetings with Wolverhampton Wanderers, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Wolves 1, Bolton 3Championship 2026-27
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 4Championship 2017-18
    3. Lost
      Wolverhampton Wanderers 5, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2017-18
    4. Drew
      Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2015-16
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Championship 2015-16
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  • Barnsley FCBolton Wanderers: won 7, drew 5, lost 3 of 15 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 7 of their 15 meetings with Barnsley FC

    Bolton Wanderers: won 7, drew 5, lost 3 of 15 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 23, Barnsley FC 17

    The meetings we hold go back to November 11, 2000.

    Last meetings with Barnsley FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Barnsley FC 4, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Barnsley FC 2League One 2024-25
    3. Drew
      Barnsley FC 2, Bolton Wanderers 2League One 2023-24
    4. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Barnsley FC 1League One 2023-24
    5. Won
      Barnsley FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 3League One 2022-23
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  • Nottingham ForestBolton Wanderers: won 2, drew 6, lost 6 of 14 meetingsNottingham Forest have won 6 of their 14 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 2, drew 6, lost 6 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 15, Nottingham Forest 26

    The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 2000.

    Last meetings with Nottingham Forest, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Nottingham Forest 1, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2018-19
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Nottingham Forest 3Championship 2018-19
    3. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Nottingham Forest 2Championship 2017-18
    4. Lost
      Nottingham Forest 3, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2017-18
    5. Lost
      Nottingham Forest 3, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2015-16
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  • Queens Park RangersBolton Wanderers: won 4, drew 4, lost 5 of 13 meetingsQueens Park Rangers have won 5 of their 13 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 4, drew 4, lost 5 of 13 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 19, Queens Park Rangers 17

    The meetings we hold go back to October 31, 2000.

    Last meetings with Queens Park Rangers, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      QPR 0, Bolton 0Championship 2026-27
    2. Won
      Queens Park Rangers 1, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2018-19
    3. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Queens Park Rangers 2Championship 2018-19
    4. Lost
      Queens Park Rangers 2, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2017-18
    5. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Queens Park Rangers 1Championship 2017-18
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  • Huddersfield TownBolton Wanderers: won 5, drew 2, lost 5 of 12 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Huddersfield Town have won 5 each in 12 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 5, drew 2, lost 5 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 13, Huddersfield Town 19

    The meetings we hold go back to September 9, 2000.

    Last meetings with Huddersfield Town, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Huddersfield Town 0, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Huddersfield Town 4League One 2024-25
    3. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Huddersfield Town 2Championship 2015-16
    4. Lost
      Huddersfield Town 4, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2015-16
    5. Lost
      Huddersfield Town 2, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2014-15
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  • West Bromwich AlbionBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 6, lost 3 of 12 meetingsBolton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion have won 3 each in 12 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 6, lost 3 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 13, West Bromwich Albion 12

    The meetings we hold go back to August 19, 2000.

    Last meetings with West Bromwich Albion, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, West Bromwich Albion 2Championship 2018-19
    2. Won
      West Bromwich Albion 1, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2018-19
    3. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, West Bromwich Albion 2Premier League 2011-12
    4. Lost
      West Bromwich Albion 2, Bolton Wanderers 1Premier League 2011-12
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, West Bromwich Albion 0Premier League 2010-11
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  • Norwich CityBolton Wanderers: won 4, drew 1, lost 6 of 11 meetingsNorwich City have won 6 of their 11 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 4, drew 1, lost 6 of 11 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 14, Norwich City 19

    The meetings we hold go back to November 18, 2000.

    Last meetings with Norwich City, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Norwich 3, Bolton 4Championship 2026-27
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Norwich City 4Championship 2018-19
    3. Lost
      Norwich City 3, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2018-19
    4. Drew
      Norwich City 0, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2017-18
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Norwich City 1Championship 2017-18
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  • Sheffield UnitedBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 2, lost 6 of 11 meetingsSheffield United have won 6 of their 11 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 2, lost 6 of 11 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 8, Sheffield United 15

    The meetings we hold go back to November 25, 2000.

    Last meetings with Sheffield United, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
    2. Lost
      Sheffield United 2, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2018-19
    3. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Sheffield United 3Championship 2018-19
    4. Won
      Sheffield United 0, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2017-18
    5. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Sheffield United 1Championship 2017-18
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  • Burnley FCBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 4 of 10 meetingsBurnley FC have won 4 of their 10 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 4 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 9, Burnley FC 11

    The meetings we hold go back to August 12, 2000.

    Last meetings with Burnley FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Burnley FC 2Championship 2015-16
    2. Lost
      Burnley FC 2, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2015-16
    3. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Burnley FC 1Championship 2013-14
    4. Drew
      Burnley FC 1, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2013-14
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Burnley FC 1Championship 2012-13
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  • Watford FCBolton Wanderers: won 6, drew 0, lost 4 of 10 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 6 of their 10 meetings with Watford FC

    Bolton Wanderers: won 6, drew 0, lost 4 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 13, Watford FC 12

    The meetings we hold go back to October 24, 2000.

    Last meetings with Watford FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Watford FC 4Championship 2014-15
    2. Lost
      Watford FC 3, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2014-15
    3. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Watford FC 0Championship 2013-14
    4. Won
      Watford FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2013-14
    5. Lost
      Watford FC 2, Bolton Wanderers 1Championship 2012-13
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  • Preston North EndBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 3 of 9 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Preston North End have won 3 each in 9 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 3 of 9 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 11, Preston North End 10

    The meetings we hold go back to August 26, 2000.

    Last meetings with Preston North End, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Bolton 2, Preston 1Championship 2026-27
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Preston North End 2Championship 2018-19
    3. Drew
      Preston North End 2, Bolton Wanderers 2Championship 2018-19
    4. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Preston North End 3Championship 2017-18
    5. Drew
      Preston North End 0, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2017-18
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  • Gillingham FCBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 1 of 7 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 3 of their 7 meetings with Gillingham FC

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 3, lost 1 of 7 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 18, Gillingham FC 12

    The meetings we hold go back to October 6, 2000.

    Last meetings with Gillingham FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Gillingham FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 3League One 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Gillingham FC 2League One 2021-22
    3. Lost
      Gillingham FC 5, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2019-20
    4. Won
      Gillingham FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 4League One 2016-17
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 4, Gillingham FC 0League One 2016-17
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  • Stockport CountyBolton Wanderers: won 0, drew 2, lost 4 of 6 meetingsStockport County have won 4 of their 6 meetings with Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton Wanderers: won 0, drew 2, lost 4 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 9, Stockport County 18

    The meetings we hold go back to October 21, 2000.

    Last meetings with Stockport County, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Stockport County 1League One 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Stockport County 5, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2024-25
    3. Lost
      Stockport County 5, Bolton Wanderers 3FA Cup 2021-22
    4. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Stockport County 2FA Cup 2021-22
    5. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 1, Stockport County 1First Division 2000-01
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  • Tranmere RoversBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 0, lost 3 of 6 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Tranmere Rovers have won 3 each in 6 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 0, lost 3 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 6, Tranmere Rovers 10

    The meetings we hold go back to August 28, 2000.

    Last meetings with Tranmere Rovers, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Tranmere Rovers 2, Bolton Wanderers 1League Two 2020-21
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Tranmere Rovers 3League Two 2020-21
    3. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Tranmere Rovers 0League One 2019-20
    4. Lost
      Tranmere Rovers 5, Bolton Wanderers 0League One 2019-20
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Tranmere Rovers 0First Division 2000-01
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  • Crewe AlexandraBolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 0, lost 2 of 5 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 3 of their 5 meetings with Crewe Alexandra

    Bolton Wanderers: won 3, drew 0, lost 2 of 5 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 10, Crewe Alexandra 6

    The meetings we hold go back to December 9, 2000.

    Last meetings with Crewe Alexandra, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Won
      Crewe Alexandra 0, Bolton Wanderers 1League One 2021-22
    2. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Crewe Alexandra 0League One 2021-22
    3. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Crewe Alexandra 3FA Cup 2020-21
    4. Lost
      Crewe Alexandra 2, Bolton Wanderers 1First Division 2000-01
    5. Won
      Bolton Wanderers 4, Crewe Alexandra 1First Division 2000-01
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  • Grimsby TownBolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Grimsby Town have won 1 each in 4 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 4, Grimsby Town 4

    The meetings we hold go back to September 12, 2000.

    Last meetings with Grimsby Town, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Lost
      Grimsby Town 2, Bolton Wanderers 1League Two 2020-21
    2. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Grimsby Town 0League Two 2020-21
    3. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Grimsby Town 2First Division 2000-01
    4. Won
      Grimsby Town 0, Bolton Wanderers 1First Division 2000-01
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  • Crystal PalaceBolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetingsBolton Wanderers and Crystal Palace have won 1 each in 4 meetings

    Bolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 2, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 5, Crystal Palace 4

    The meetings we hold go back to October 28, 2000.

    Last meetings with Crystal Palace, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      Crystal Palace 0, Bolton Wanderers 0Championship 2012-13
    2. Lost
      Bolton Wanderers 0, Crystal Palace 1Championship 2012-13
    3. Won
      Crystal Palace 0, Bolton Wanderers 2First Division 2000-01
    4. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 3, Crystal Palace 3First Division 2000-01
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  • Wimbledon FCBolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 1, lost 0 of 2 meetingsBolton Wanderers have won 1 of their 2 meetings with Wimbledon FC

    Bolton Wanderers: won 1, drew 1, lost 0 of 2 meetings

    Goals: Bolton Wanderers 3, Wimbledon FC 2

    The meetings we hold go back to December 16, 2000.

    Last meetings with Wimbledon FC, results for Bolton Wanderers

    1. Drew
      Bolton Wanderers 2, Wimbledon FC 2First Division 2000-01
    2. Won
      Wimbledon FC 0, Bolton Wanderers 1First Division 2000-01
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