What channel is Bolton v Portsmouth on in the UK?

None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.

Where is Bolton v Portsmouth being played?

At Toughsheet Community Stadium, capacity 28,723. Bolton are the home side.

What form are Bolton and Portsmouth in?

Last league results, most recent first. Bolton: D W L W W. Portsmouth: D W W L D (unbeaten in 3).

Who are the top scorers for Bolton and Portsmouth?

Bolton: Sam Dalby (4). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in Bolton v Portsmouth?

Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (38% Bolton, 26% the draw, 36% Portsmouth), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Bolton and Portsmouth last meet?

On 13 Apr 2024 (League One): Bolton 1-1 Portsmouth.

Where can I follow Bolton v Portsmouth live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 16 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 08:56

What channel is Bolton v Portsmouth on?

Bolton v Portsmouth kicks off on Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Toughsheet Community Stadium, in the Championship, matchday 16. It is not shown live on UK television: it kicks off inside the Saturday 3pm closed period, when no match may be broadcast live in the UK.

Bolton are 15th with 14 points from 11 matches (4 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost); Portsmouth are 13th with 15 points from 11 (4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost), unbeaten in 3. Goals: Bolton have scored 15 and conceded 18 (-3), Portsmouth have scored 14 and conceded 14 (+0). Bolton have taken 6 points from 5 home matches, Portsmouth 8 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Sam Dalby (4) for Bolton. Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (38% Bolton, 26% the draw, 36% Portsmouth), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 12 previous meetings on record: 3 wins for Bolton, 3 draws, 6 wins for Portsmouth.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 21 November · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKNot televised: Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not shown live in the UK.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumToughsheet Community StadiumCapacity28,723Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Bolton v Portsmouth in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

Bolton v Portsmouth is not on television in the UK. For the rest of the Championship, the rights are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Bolton15th · 14 points from 11

DWLWW

Sat 17 OctSouthampton 0-0 Bolton
Tue 13 OctWolves 1-3 Bolton
Sat 10 OctBolton 1-2 Stoke City
Sun 20 SeptNorwich 3-4 Bolton
Sat 12 SeptBolton 1-0 Cardiff

At home in the league: 2-0-3 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 7 concededTop scorer: Sam Dalby (4)

Portsmouth13th · 15 points from 11 · unbeaten in 3

DWWLD

Tue 20 OctWolves 1-1 Portsmouth
Sat 17 OctNorwich 0-1 Portsmouth
Wed 14 OctPortsmouth 3-2 Sheffield Utd
Sun 11 OctSouthampton 1-0 Portsmouth
Sat 19 SeptPortsmouth 2-2 Blackburn Rovers

Away in the league: 2-2-2 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 5 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Bolton are 15th: 5 pts off the play-offs and 6 pts clear of the relegation zone. Portsmouth are 13th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. 1 point separates the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Bolton v PortsmouthArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

38%26%36%

Bolton 38%draw 26%Portsmouth 36%

Most likely score1-112% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver51% over · 49% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects1.39 – 1.34Bolton – Portsmouth

Poisson model on 11 league matches for Bolton and 11 for Portsmouth, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Bolton v Portsmouth down the years

3Bolton wins

3draws

6Portsmouth wins

12 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Bolton 13, Portsmouth 18 · 2.6 per match

13 Apr 2024Bolton1-1PortsmouthLeague One
11 Dec 2023Portsmouth2-0BoltonLeague One
28 Feb 2023Portsmouth3-1BoltonLeague One
14 Jan 2023Bolton3-0PortsmouthLeague One
10 Jan 2023Bolton1-0PortsmouthEFL Trophy
5 Apr 2022Bolton1-1PortsmouthLeague One
30 Oct 2021Portsmouth1-0BoltonLeague One
18 Jan 2020Bolton0-1PortsmouthLeague One
28 Sept 2019Portsmouth1-0BoltonLeague One
4 Aug 2012Portsmouth3-0BoltonClub Friendlies

and 2 older ones.

The last meeting was on 13 Apr 2024: Bolton 1-1 Portsmouth. With Bolton at home: 3 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win in 6 matches, goals 9-5. Bolton last won this fixture on 14 Jan 2023 (Bolton 3-0 Portsmouth). Portsmouth last won it on 11 Dec 2023 (Portsmouth 2-0 Bolton).

The numbers compared

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Bolton on the left, Portsmouth on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

4-2-5Won-drawn-lost4-3-4

1.27Points per match1.36

1.36Goals scored per match1.27

1.64Goals conceded per match1.27

3Clean sheets3

4Failed to score3

2-0-3 · 6 ptsHome record v away record2-2-2 · 8 pts

1.38Expected goals for, per match1.31

1.69Expected goals against, per match1.17

50.4% (12th of 24)Possession52.9% (8th of 24)

4.73 (7th of 24)Shots on target4 (16th of 24)

13.82 (11th of 24)Total shots15.18 (5th of 24)

5.36 (14th of 24)Corners6 (5th of 24)

19 (18th of 24)Yellow cards16 (21st of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Bolton v Portsmouth kick off?: Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
What channel is Bolton v Portsmouth on in the UK?: None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Why is Bolton v Portsmouth not on TV?: Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid.
Is Bolton v Portsmouth on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Bolton v Portsmouth highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Bolton v Portsmouth being played?: At Toughsheet Community Stadium, capacity 28,723. Bolton are the home side.
Where are Bolton and Portsmouth in the table?: Bolton are 15th with 14 points from 11 matches; Portsmouth are 13th with 15 points from 11. Bolton are 15th: 5 pts off the play-offs and 6 pts clear of the relegation zone. Portsmouth are 13th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Bolton and Portsmouth in?: Last league results, most recent first. Bolton: D W L W W. Portsmouth: D W W L D (unbeaten in 3).
Who are the top scorers for Bolton and Portsmouth?: Bolton: Sam Dalby (4). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in Bolton v Portsmouth?: Arena Rete's model makes it an even match (38% Bolton, 26% the draw, 36% Portsmouth), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Portsmouth?: 12 meetings on record: 3 wins for Bolton, 3 draws, 6 wins for Portsmouth; goals 13-18.
When did Bolton and Portsmouth last meet?: On 13 Apr 2024 (League One): Bolton 1-1 Portsmouth.
Where can I follow Bolton v Portsmouth live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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