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Derby County welcome Bolton Wanderers to Pride Park Stadium on Friday, 6 November 2026, for Championship Gameweek 15, kicking off at 8pm GMT. Sky Sports Football is showing the match live in the UK, while NOW offers an online viewing option, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
How to Watch Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers Live Stream in the UK
Sky Sports Football will show Derby County against Bolton Wanderers live from 7.30pm GMT on Friday. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm, and supporters can also watch through NOW with an eligible Sports membership or through Sky’s streaming services with a qualifying subscription.
Some online bookmakers may also offer a live stream for eligible active customers. Check your provider’s event listing before kick-off, as availability can vary. This option is strictly 18+; geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms apply.
Friday’s Championship fixture has its own television broadcast rather than appearing solely within the Sky Sports+ match selection. That makes Sky Sports Football the most direct route for subscribers watching at home.
The half-hour build-up is particularly relevant after Derby’s difficult midweek defeat to Norwich City. Bolton, meanwhile, arrive following a narrow victory at Charlton Athletic, giving the programme plenty of recent action to revisit before kick-off.
TV Info: What Channel Is Derby County vs Bolton On?
Sky Sports Football is the confirmed UK channel, with Sky Sports Ultra HDR also listed for compatible equipment and qualifying packages. The football programme begins at 7.30pm.
Sky Sports Main Event is showing Everton against Coventry City in the Premier League at the same time, so Derby supporters should head directly to the Football channel rather than Main Event.
You’ll need a television package that includes Sky Sports Football. If you don’t have a Sky TV contract, NOW’s Sports membership carries the channel online.
Derby County vs Bolton Streaming Apps and Device Guide
NOW is showing the Derby-Bolton broadcast online from 7.30pm. Open the NOW app or supported web player, sign in with an eligible Sports membership and choose Sky Sports Football.
Sky subscribers can use the Sky Sports app or a supported Sky viewing service linked to their television package. The fixture is also carried through compatible TV-provider apps where Sky Sports is included.
On a smart TV with NOW support, watching directly through the app avoids having to connect a separate phone or laptop. Check your membership before Friday evening rather than buying another pass unnecessarily.
Can You Cast Derby County vs Bolton to a TV?
If your streaming app supports AirPlay or Chromecast, start Sky Sports Football on your phone or tablet and select your television using the casting control.
Both devices should use the same Wi-Fi network. A compatible NOW smart-TV app or an existing Sky television box is another option for watching the full match.
Watching Derby County vs Bolton While Travelling
If you’re abroad, check which broadcaster carries the Championship where you are. Sky’s UK arrangements don’t automatically apply overseas.
Derby’s RamsTV service offers international match video for eligible fixtures and countries, but Friday’s televised game should be checked individually before purchasing a pass. Availability can differ depending on local television arrangements.
In the United States, Paramount+ is among the scheduled viewing options for the match. The kick-off time there will depend on your time zone.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
RamsTV carries BBC Radio Derby commentary for Derby’s first-team matches through its audio service. It is an alternative for supporters who would rather listen to Friday’s game than watch the television broadcast.
BBC Radio Manchester is also scheduled to cover Derby against Bolton, giving travelling Trotters supporters another commentary option.
After full-time, Derby’s club channels publish reaction and highlights. RamsTV also offers full-match recordings to qualifying subscribers, typically from midnight, allowing supporters to watch the complete match rather than only the main incidents.
Sky Sports will provide its own post-match reporting and highlights. Availability of individual clips and extended recordings can differ between services.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Bolton manager Steven Schumacher has won 112 of his 231 career matches, compared with 116 victories in 290 for Derby’s John Eustace. Both managers favour a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Eustace has managed Derby since February 2025, recording 28 victories in 78 matches. Schumacher took charge of Bolton in January 2025 and has won 39 of his 91 games, having previously managed Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City.
Key Player Stats
Bolton forward Sam Dalby leads the featured players with six Championship goals and 5.04 expected goals (xG). Derby’s Bobby Clark and Sammie Szmodics have scored three each.
Expected goals measure the quality of scoring opportunities rather than the number converted. Dalby’s figure is more than double that of Derby’s leading xG player, Clark, across the opening 14 league fixtures.
Team Key Stats
Derby have scored 11 goals and conceded 29 in 14 Championship matches. Bolton have scored 19 and conceded 26, while recording four clean sheets compared with Derby’s one.
Derby have lost their last two matches heavily, going down 4-1 at Millwall before Tuesday’s 4-0 home defeat to Norwich. Bolton recovered from successive defeats against Middlesbrough and Bristol City to win 1-0 away at Charlton on Tuesday.
Quick Facts
Derby head coach John Eustace has faced questions about his future following the club’s recent results. Addressing the uncertainty after the Norwich defeat, he acknowledged that the decision was not entirely in his hands.
Derby County vs Bolton Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Competition | Championship, Gameweek 15 |
| Date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 8pm GMT |
| Venue | Pride Park Stadium, Derby |
| UK TV channels | Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR |
| Online streaming | NOW and eligible Sky Sports streaming services |
| TV coverage begins | 7.30pm GMT |
| Live audio | RamsTV with BBC Radio Derby commentary; BBC Radio Manchester |
| International club video | RamsTV in eligible countries, subject to fixture availability |
| Full-match replay | RamsTV for qualifying subscribers, normally from midnight |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If the stream buffers, refresh the player, restart the app and check your internet connection. NOW viewers should confirm that their membership includes Sky Sports Football before the 7.30pm build-up.
Sky customers should select Football rather than Main Event, which is showing a different match. Online pictures can run slightly behind events at Pride Park, so live score notifications may arrive before the action appears on screen.
Derby County vs Bolton Live Stream FAQ
What channel is Derby County vs Bolton on in the UK?
Sky Sports Football is showing the match on Friday, 6 November 2026, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm GMT.
Where can I watch Derby County vs Bolton online?
NOW and eligible Sky Sports streaming services carry the live match. Some bookmakers may also offer streaming for eligible active customers; strictly 18+, subject to geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms.
What time does Derby County vs Bolton kick off?
Kick-off is at 8pm GMT on Friday at Pride Park Stadium, 30 minutes after Sky’s programme begins.
Can I watch Derby County vs Bolton on NOW?
Yes. NOW carries Sky Sports Football with an eligible Sports membership, including through its supported streaming apps.
Can I listen to Derby County vs Bolton live?
RamsTV carries BBC Radio Derby commentary through its audio service, while BBC Radio Manchester is also scheduled to cover the match.
