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What channel is Bolton v Stoke City on?

Bolton v Stoke City kicks off on Saturday 10 October at 3pm UK time, at Toughsheet Community Stadium, in the Championship, matchday 9. 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 10 points from 8 matches, 2 wins in a row; Stoke City are 7th with 13 points, 2 wins in a row. In the 11 previous meetings on record: 3 wins for Bolton, 2 draws, 6 wins for Stoke City.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 10 October · 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 they come into it

Full head to head →
Bolton15th · 10 points from 8 · 2 wins in a row
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Stoke City7th · 13 points from 8 · 2 wins in a row
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Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The questions people ask

What time does Bolton v Stoke City kick off?
Saturday 10 October at 3pm UK time, at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
What channel is Bolton v Stoke City 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.
Is Bolton v Stoke City 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 Stoke City highlights?
ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Stoke City?
11 meetings on record: 3 wins for Bolton, 2 draws, 6 wins for Stoke City; goals 15-19.

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