Kilmarnock's David Watson joins Bolton Wanderers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Kilmarnock has confirmed that David Watson will join Bolton Wanderers as he nears the end of his contract with the Scottish club. The 21-year-old midfielder contributed significantly this season, making 42 appearances and scoring three goals as Kilmarnock finished 10th in the Premiership. He has been with Kilmarnock since age seven, tallying 140 senior appearances and serving as captain for Scotland's Under-21 team. The move to Bolton marks a step up for Watson as the team returns to England's Championship. A compensation package between the two clubs has been agreed upon.
- •David Watson leaves Kilmarnock after 140 senior appearances.
- •He scored 13 goals and provided six assists during his time.
- •Watson led Scotland's Under-21 team as captain.
- •Bolton secured his transfer with a compensation agreement.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Bolton make midfielder Watson first summer signing
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Kilmarnock confirm Watson move to Bolton
"David Watson will join Bolton Wanderers from Kilmarnock, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed as they thanked him "for his commitment to the club". The midfielder, 21, is in the final weeks of his contract at Killie and will join Bolton for their first season back in England's Championship. This season, Watson made 42 appearances, scoring three goals, as Kilmarnock finished 10th in the Premiership.
"Kilmarnock and Scotland Under-21 midfielder David Watson becomes Bolton's first summer signing following promotion from League One.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:59 PMBolton make midfielder Watson first summer signing
Kilmarnock and Scotland Under-21 midfielder David Watson becomes Bolton's first summer signing following promotion from League One.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:21 PMKilmarnock confirm Watson move to Bolton
David Watson will join Bolton Wanderers from Kilmarnock, the Scottish Premiership club have confirmed as they thanked him "for his commitment to the club". The midfielder, 21, is in the final weeks of his contract at Killie and will join Bolton for their first season back in England's Championship. This season, Watson made 42 appearances, scoring three goals, as Kilmarnock finished 10th in the Premiership.
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