Bolton 1-1 Reading
Updated
It finished level: Bolton 1-1 Reading in the League One (Round 4) on Wed, 20 Aug 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Mason Burstow 52'. Reading goals: Andre Garcia 84'. Expected goals: 1.11-0.34. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Amario Cozier-Duberry (8.5).
Match report
Bolton 1-1 Reading: match report
Bolton and Reading shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Wednesday 20 August in the League One.
Mason Burstow put Bolton ahead on 52' (1-0) and Andre Garcia levelled for Reading on 84' (1-1).
Bolton had 64% of the ball, shots were 21-5 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-0.34.
Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton Wanderers) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 19,625. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Bolton | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 0.34 |
| Total shots | 21 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 11 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 451 (84%) | 209 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total shots | 21 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Ethan Erhahon, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Finley Burns, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Liam Fraser, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Daniel Kyerewaa, Mark O'Mahony, Kamari Doyle
Key events
- 16' · Yellow card · Mark O'Mahony (Reading)
- 43' · Yellow card · Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 52' · Goal · Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 59' · Substitution · Ben Elliot for Liam Fraser (Reading)
- 65' · Yellow card · Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 66' · Substitution · Mamadi Camara for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 71' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)
- 74' · Yellow card · Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Mason Burstow (Bolton)
- 78' · Yellow card · Derrick Williams (Reading)
- 80' · Substitution · Matty Jacob for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 81' · Substitution · Andre Garcia for Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 83' · Substitution · John McAtee for Joel Randall (Bolton)
- 83' · Substitution · Josh Sheehan for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 84' · Goal · Andre Garcia (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1995: Bolton 7, draws 8, Reading 9.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Reading?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Wed, 20 Aug 2025.
When and where is Bolton vs Reading?
Wed, 20 Aug 2025, 19:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Reading?
In 24 league meetings since 1995: Bolton 7 wins, 8 draws, Reading 9 wins (goals 34-35).