Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bolton
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2024
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Barnsley
Following a goalless draw with Wycombe, Bolton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they face Barnsley in the League One round 22. The Trotters have won four of their last five home games, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Ian Evatt’s troops. Dion Charles is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last league fixture.
The Tykes, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Leyton Orient at the weekend. As a result, boss Darrell Clarke is likely to make changes to the starting XI, with Watters and Lofthouse pushing for a start. Duo McCarthy – Craig should drop to the bench following their under-par performances in the defeat to Leyton. Anyhow, home win should be considered as the visitors are low on confidence ahead of the trip to Bolton.
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.
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