The following is a list of managers or head coaches of Bolton Wanderers Football Club and their major honours from the beginning of the club's official managerial records in 1885 to the present day. As of the 2024–25 season, Bolton Wanderers have had 29 full-time managers with one, Nat Lofthouse, being in charge on two occasions.
The most successful person to manage Bolton Wanderers, to date, is Charles Foweraker, who won three FA Cups in his 25-year reign as manager. He is also the club's longest-serving manager. Their current Head Coach is Steven Schumacher, having taken charge on 30 January 2025.
Statistics Information correct as of matches played up to 24 May 2026. Only competitive matches are counted.
NameNationalityFromToPWDLWin%HonoursMinor Honours (First Team only)Notes1 Lancashire Senior Cup: 18861 Lancashire Senior Cup: 1891Football League Second Division Champions 1908–091 Lancashire Senior Cup: 1912 3 FA Cups: 1923, 1926, 1929 6 Lancashire Senior Cups: 1922, 1925, 1927, 1932, 1934, 1939 (shared with Preston North End)1 Football League War Cup: 1945; 1 Lancashire Senior Cup: 19481 FA Cup: 1958, 1 FA Charity Shield: 1958Football League Third Division Champions 1972–73Football League Second Division Champions 1977–781 Football League Trophy: 19892 Lancashire Senior Cups: 1989, 1991Football League First Division Champions 1996–971 FA Premier League Asia Trophy: 20051 EFL Trophy: 2023
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