Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Edgeley Park will be the centre of attention when Stockport County and Bolton lock horns in a highly-anticipated League One game. Dave Challinor’s men aim to recover from a massive 5-0 loss to Wycombe and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. As Challinor is expected to make changes to the starting XI, all Olaofe, Southam-Hales, and Rydel are pushing for recalls to the starting XI.
The Trotters, on the other hand, have been producing fine performances in the League One of late, with the team beating both Peterborough and Stevenage in the last two league games. Taking everything into account, we predict that the visitors are going to take advantage of Stockport’s shaky defence. Defender Eoin Toal continues to miss out with injury, but there are no suspended players in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Greater Manchester.
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.