Bolton aims for survival in Championship under manager Schumacher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher stated that the primary goal for the 2026-27 Championship season is to secure the club's status in the league. The club was promoted after defeating Stockport County 4-1 in the League One play-off final in May. Following their promotion, Schumacher emphasized the need for a recruitment strategy given the club's limited budget. Bolton has already added defender Ben Davies and midfielder David Watson while releasing George Johnston. They will start their Championship campaign with a home match against Preston North End on August 15.
- •Schumacher sees Championship survival as a successful outcome.
- •Bolton won the League One play-off final 4-1 against Stockport County.
- •They have added two players and released one in the summer transfer window.
- •Bolton's budget will be among the lower ones in the league.
- •The season opener is scheduled against Preston North End on August 15.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Keeping Bolton up would be a success - Schumacher
"Bolton boss Steven Schumacher says the focus for the 2026-27 season is to establish the club in the Championship again.
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