Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bolton will be aiming to build on the EFL Cup triumph over Shrewsbury Town when they take on Exeter City in the League One round 4. The Trotters are eyeing their second league win of the season and they are seen as hot favourites to pick up all three points from Saturday’s encounter. Victor Adeboyejo should be fit for the match, while Scott Arfield is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the midweek triumph.
The Grecians, on the other hand, are on a three-game losing run in all competitions ahead of the trip to Greater Manchester. In their last meeting at Toughsheet Community Stadium Bolton hammered Exeter 7-0, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the promotion hopefuls. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team ahead of the round 4 clash.
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.