Get the confirmed lineups, team news, odds and match prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton ahead of this Championship clash. Find the starting XIs here.
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | MATRADE Loftus Road |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Queens Park Rangers and Bolton have been confirmed.
Queens Park Rangers Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Pierce Charles, Amadou Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kealey Adamson, Ronnie Edwards, Harvey Vale, Kwame Poku, Ilias Chair, Koki Saito, Richard Kone
Substitutes: Dennis Cirkin, Rumarn Burrell, Nicolas Madsen, Calum Ward, Alfie Lloyd, Jonathan Varane, Tariq Lamptey, Paul Smyth, Isak Alemayehu
Bolton Starting XI
Formation: 3-2-4-1
Starting XI: Jack Bonham, Chris Forino, Max Conway, Lewis Brunt, Ethan Erhahon, Josh Sheehan, Gaizka Larrazabal, John McAtee, Akin Famewo, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Substitutes: Eoin Toal, Cyrus Christie, Samuel Iling-Junior, David Harrington, Ryan Hardie, Ben Davies, David Watson, Kyliane Dong, Tobias Ritchie
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Immediate Reaction
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers set up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Pierce Charles starting in goal behind a back line of Amadou Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, and Kealey Adamson. Ronnie Edwards and Harvey Vale form the defensive midfield double pivot, while Kwame Poku, Ilias Chair, and Koki Saito operate in the attacking midfield roles behind central striker Richard Kone.
Bolton
Bolton line up in a 3-2-4-1 formation with Jack Bonham in goal protected by a defensive central trio of Chris Forino, Max Conway, and Lewis Brunt. Ethan Erhahon and Josh Sheehan anchor the midfield, with Gaizka Larrazabal, John McAtee, Akin Famewo, and Thierry Gale offering support to lone forward Sam Dalby.
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Reactive Bet Builder
For this encounter, a multi-selection bet builder combines Queens Park Rangers to win, Richard Kone to score anytime, both teams to find the net, and David Watson to receive a card.
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Both teams present attacking setups capable of creating chances, setting up a closely contested match at MATRADE Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers possess creative quality in advanced areas through Ilias Chair and Koki Saito, while Bolton's line-up offers strong midfield presence and wide options.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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