Bolton have 28 players in their 2026/27 squad: 4 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 7 midfielders, 10 forwards. The average age is 24.7.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Bonham | 32 |
| 13 | N. Broome | 23 |
| 31 | G. Bazunu | 23 |
| 42 | D. Harrington | 25 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | C. Forino-Joseph | 25 |
| 5 | L. Brunt | 25 |
| 6 | B. Davies | 30 |
| 14 | A. Famewo | 27 |
| 18 | E. Toal | 26 |
| 22 | Gaizka Larrazabal | 28 |
| 25 | M. Conway | 22 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | X. Simons | 22 |
| 8 | J. Sheehan | 30 |
| 12 | D. Watson | 20 |
| 17 | A. Ito | 27 |
| 21 | E. Erhahon | 24 |
| 27 | Luca Stephenson | 22 |
| 40 | H. Irwin | 18 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | K. Dong | 21 |
| 9 | T. Bair | 26 |
| 10 | S. Dalby | 26 |
| 11 | T. Gale | 23 |
| 16 | S. Iling-Junior | 22 |
| 20 | Ruben Rodrigues | 29 |
| 26 | J. Nelson | 23 |
| 36 | D. Lawrence | 19 |
| 39 | R. Hardie | 28 |
| 45 | J. McAtee | 26 |
Bolton manager
J. Phillips (England, aged 52) is the Bolton head coach since 2016.
Bolton key players this season
Bolton players among the EFL Championship scoring and assist leaders:
- T. Gale: 3 goals, 1 assists
When does Bolton play next?
Bolton’s next match is Bolton vs Stoke City in the EFL Championship on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and ITV (select matches) (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
Bolton stadium
Bolton play at Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton (capacity 28,723).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Bolton squad?
Bolton have 28 registered players: 4 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 7 midfielders, 10 forwards.
Who is the Bolton manager?
J. Phillips is the Bolton head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Bolton?
H. Irwin, aged 18.
Who is the oldest player at Bolton?
J. Bonham, aged 32.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET