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Bolton hosts Preston as Championship action goes live across England

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Bolton hosts Preston as Championship action goes live across England

Summary

Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End have kicked off their Championship match as part of the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season. Several other matches are on schedule, including Bristol City facing Millwall and Middlesbrough taking on Lincoln City. Earlier, Wolves and Blackburn ended their match in a 2-2 draw. Fans can follow the live updates and scores as the action unfolds this afternoon.

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By the Numbers

•Bolton v Preston match has already begun.
•Wolves and Blackburn finished 2-2 before the current matches.
•Other ongoing matches include Bristol City v Millwall and Middlesbrough v Lincoln City.
•Live updates are available for all Championship fixtures.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Bolton v Preston, Middlesbrough v Lincoln, Bristol City v Millwall and more: football - live

What they're saying

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⚽ EFL updates on the first weekend of the season ⚽ Live scores | Wolves 2-2 Blackburn | Email Scott The 2026-27 Championship race started dramatically last night … … but it really gets going now. Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End are already partying like it’s 1888-89, having kicked off an hour ago, and we’ll have more of that Victorian-adjacent malarkey in a minute. But! Wait!! Here’s the 3pm card!!! Bristol City v Millwall Charlton Athletic v Derby County Middlesbrough v Lincoln ‌City Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion Portsmouth v Queens Park ⁠Rangers Stoke City v Swansea City Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Scott Murray

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