Charlton Athletic U21 — Bolton Wanderers Res., Professional Development League

Charlton Athletic U21 and Bolton Wanderers Reserves met in the Professional Development League regular season on 18 August 2026, and Bolton came away with a 0-1 win. The result keeps their unbeaten record intact while Charlton remain winless after three matches.

There was little to separate the sides for most of the contest, and then Bolton broke through in the 67th minute. The goal came from a moment of clarity in midfield, and by then Charlton were chasing shadows rather than setting their own tempo.

Charlton had shown flashes at home earlier this season, drawing twice and losing once, but they were outplayed here. To be fair, they never looked like troubling Bolton's defence, and the visitors kept their shape when it mattered.

The table tells the story clearly enough. Bolton sit top with nine points from three victories, while Charlton languish in 12th place with just two points from two draws and a defeat.

That victory extends Bolton's winning run, though they were beaten 1-4 by QPR U21 on 14 August. The result means Charlton are still searching for their first win of the campaign, and the gap between the two sides in the standings looks wider than the scoreline suggested.