Bolton host West Ham United on Tuesday night at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Bolton will be hoping to bounce back from their 4-0 defeat to Millwall at the weekend and add to their tally of four points from their opening five Championship games.
West Ham United will be looking to continue their momentum from their 3-0 victory over Derby County on Saturday at London Stadium.
Both sides will have to deal with a quick turnaround for this game, given both only played on Saturday. Find out everything you need to know ahead of this one below.
Match Facts
Bolton vs West Ham United – Match Facts
- Competition: EFL Championship
- Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
- Kick-off: 8 pm
- Venue: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Betting Odds
Bolton vs West Ham United Betting Odds – Championship 2026/27
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Bolton | 4/1 | 20% |
West Ham United | 4/7 | 63.6% |
Draw | 16/5 | 23.8% |
Bolton are priced at 4/1 for the home victory. West Ham United can be backed at 4/7 favourites, and the draw is currently 16/5.
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How to Watch
How to Watch Bolton vs West Ham United
Bolton vs West Ham United kicks off at 8 pm on Tuesday the 8th of September and can be viewed live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football with pre-match coverage from 7.30 pm.
Head-to-Head
Bolton vs West Ham United Head-to-Head
This is the first meeting between both sides since September 2017 in the League Cup, when West Ham United won 3-0 following goals from Angelo Ogbonna, Diafra Sakho and Arthur Masuaku.
Bolton have historically had the upper hand in this fixture, with 35 wins compared to West Ham United winning 23 games, and there have only been 10 draws.
Form Guides
Form Guides
Bolton Form Guide
Bolton were beaten 4-0 by Millwall on Saturday at The Den following a goal from Caleb Taylor, a brace from Lyndon Dykes and a stoppage time goal from Camiel Neghli. The scoreline flattered the winners, though, with it only being 1-0 up to the 82nd minute. Bolton dominated possession with 61% and had more shots with 13 to the home side’s 12, though Millwall created the better of the chances with an XG scoreline of 2.63 to 1.15.
Following the weekend, the Trotters have now lost three consecutive games in the Championship, with those losses coming against Lincoln City, Sheffield United and Millwall. That run of form has them 21st in the table after earning four points from their opening five fixtures.
Ethan Erhahon has been their top performer so far this season, and his defensive aptitude in the middle of the park will be crucial for the home side to keep things tight. Samuel Iling-Junior is on loan from Aston Villa and has the direct running and dribbling ability to cause The Hammers problems.
West Ham United Form Guide
Last time out, West Ham United extended their winning streak to two following a 3-0 win over Derby County after a goal from Joël Piroe, Edvin Austbø and Mohamadou Kanté at London Stadium.
Following their weekend win, the Hammers have climbed up to 8th position in the Championship and are now within a win of Swansea, who currently lead the division. A point which has flown under-the-radar to this point is the versatility of their attack with eleven of their goals scored coming from eight different players.
It’s not just the goalscorers. Arne Engels was the star performer on Saturday from the middle of the park; his five chances created was the most of any player. He also made 46/50 of his passes and had six defensive contributions.
Prediction & Best Bet
Bolton vs West Ham United Prediction & Best Bet
West Ham United Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ 23/20
The Hammers are strong favourites for this Tuesday Night fixture at 11/20, and given their comfortable win at the weekend, the signs are there that they’ve now fully adjusted to the EFL.
We fancy them to get the business done again on Tuesday, and our Best Bet pick of West Ham United Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ 6/5 would’ve paid out in three of their last four games.
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