Bolton are at home for their first game back in England's second tier, where they face Preston North End.
The hosts will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and get off to a positive start, but Preston will provide a tough test as they picked up 60pts and earned a solid mid-table finish in the Championship last season.
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Both Teams To Score - Yes
Bolton failed to score on only four occasions at the Toughsheet Community Stadium last season, but managed to keep only seven clean sheets at home. Preston failed to score only in six of their away trips last season, and both teams scored in 13 of their 23 matches on the road.
Anytime Goalscorer - Ruben Rodrigues
Bolton's Portuguese midfielder, Ruben Rodrigues, played only 12 matches last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. However, the 28-year-old has been the star of Wanderers' pre-season, scoring four goals, and we're expecting him to play a big role for the club this season.
Anytime Goalscorer - Milutin Osmajic
Milutin Osmajic ended the 2025/26 Championship campaign as Preston's second-top goalscorer on 8 goals, and the Montenegrin striker has found the back of the net a couple of times in pre-season friendlies.
Player To Be Carded - Josh Sheehan
Josh Sheehan has earned a reputation as a tough tackling midfielder who isn't shy when it comes to the tackle. The Welshman picked up 10 yellow cards in League One last season, 8 the season before and 10 the season before that, so there is a good chance he will reach double figures in the 2026/27 Championship campaign.
