Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Memorial Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Bristol Rovers and Bolton. Thanks to a 2-0 win over Fleetwood Bolton secured their spot in the playoffs, meaning that boss Ian Evatt could use this match to rest several first-team regulars. All Morley, N’Lundulu, Adeboyejo, and Thomason are pushing for a start. You should know that the Trotters are undefeated in the previous five away games in the English third tier.
The Pirates, on the other hand, failed to win the previous six league fixtures. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as both sides will be with guards down in the last game of the regulation season. The likes of Sinclair, Hoole, Evans, and Collins should sneak into the starting XI, speaking of the visiting side. Earlier this term the two teams played out a 1-1 draw at University of Bolton Stadium.
Highlighted Player (Glenn Whelan):
Probably one of the most underrated footballers in Premier League history, Glenn Whelan was born on 13 January 1982 in Dublin and he went on to enjoy a very successful career on club and international level.
Following spells with Manchester City, Bury and Sheffield Wednesday, the defensive midfielder found his peace at the Britannia Stadium, making over 250 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and keeping his place in the side under both Tony Pulis and Mark Hughes. Predominantly focused on doing the dirty defensive work and helping out the back four, Whelan never quite made the headlines for his style of play or quality of his displays, but remained an important player for both club and country.
The midfielder has so far made over 70 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team, wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions, and starting all three group games at the Euro 2012 finals, while helping The Green Army qualify for the Euro 2016 as well.
Highlighted Team (Bolton):
Bolton Wanderers were formed as Christ Church Football Club back in 1874 and three years later they adopted their current name. The Trotters currently compete in the Championship and they play their home games at Macron Stadium, which was opened in 1997.
Speaking of the club’s trophies, Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup on four occasions (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1958), but they have yet to win the Premier League title. The Trotters were producing splendid displays in the 2003/2004 Premier League campaign, with the team finishing the season in eighth position in the standings, which is regarded as the club’s best result in the English top flight.
Bolton did well to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages in the 2007/2008 season; the English outfit eliminated Atletico Madrid in the two-legged tie, but Sporting Lisbon eventually proved to be a big catch for the Trotters.
Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most notable footballers who played for Bolton and he scored 14 goals in 124 appearances in the league for the club. Bury are considered the club’s fiercest rivals.