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Bolton secures Championship win over Preston; Luton triumphs in thriller

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:44 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Bolton secures Championship win over Preston; Luton triumphs in thriller

Summary

Bolton achieved a 2-1 victory against Preston in their Championship return, marked by first-half goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale. This win came in front of 26,262 fans at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, marking Bolton's first Championship success since March 2019. Meanwhile, Luton Town edged out Reading 4-3, with a late goal from Kodua sealing the result. Both teams highlighted their attacking prowess in their opening matches of the season.

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•Bolton records 2-1 win over Preston on August 15, 2026.
•Dalby and Gale scored for Bolton in the first half.
•Luton edges Reading 4-3 with a late goal from Kodua.
•Bolton last won in the Championship in March 2019.
•Both teams marked strong starts in their respective campaigns.

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2:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — EFL roundup: Bolton beat Preston on Championship return, Luton edge thriller

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Dalby and Gale fire promoted Bolton to 2-1 win Kodua pounces at death as Luton beat Reading 4-3 Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale scored first-half goals as Bolton beat Preston 2-1 to record their first Championship win since March 2019. Last season’s League One playoff final winners have been predicted to struggle on their return to the second tier after seven years away. But in front of a sellout 26,262 crowd at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, Steven Schumacher’s side dominated the longstanding members of this division. This story will be updated Continue reading...
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