Bolton Wanderers secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. The result sees Bolton Wanderers take four points from their first two league matches, with Steven Schumacher's side promoted as League One play-off winners last season.

What happened?

Queens Park Rangers were left to rue a glut of missed chances as they were held by a resolute Bolton Wanderers side at Loftus Road. Both sides had won their Championship openers last weekend and it was the hosts who started strongest. Chances came and went for Harvey Vale and Richard Kone in a first half in which the hosts had six efforts on target, but Julien Stephan's side found Bolton goalkeeper Jack Bonham in inspired form.

Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers

The result sees Bolton Wanderers take four points from their first two league matches, with Steven Schumacher's side promoted as League One play-off winners last season. The team's goals this season stand at 70 scored, 52 conceded, with a +18 goal difference.

What comes next?

Bolton Wanderers will look to build on this result as they face their next challenge in the league. With 28 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race, Bolton Wanderers will need to continue to perform well to climb the table.

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games, recent form LDDWL.