Bolton Wanderers host Peterborough United as they look to to return to winning ways in League One at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
After dropping points at Northampton Town, Steven Schumacher will be hoping his side can recover quickly as the Trotters hunt down the top six. Things are different for Darren Ferguson’s Peterborough but despite sitting bottom of the table, Posh have won two of their last three in League One.
Bolton on Top in Last Five vs Peterborough
| Total | Bolton | Peterborough | Draw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Goals | 32 | 22 | 12 |
Bolton have had the better of Peterborough in recent meetings, winning two of their last five matchups without losing to the Posh in that time. In fact, the Trotters haven’t lost to Peterborough since December 2019 in a season where the Whites would be relegated from League One.
In the pairs last matchup, it ended all square between the two teams, finishing 1-1 thanks to goals from Malik Mothersille and Chris Forino.
Similar to Bolton’s last fixture against Northampton Town, boss Schumacher will be expecting his team to win, even after last weeks hiccup against the Cobblers. The teams home form, combined with Peterborough having only won once away this season, means expectations will be high from the Wanderers faithful.
Key Stats
- Bolton Wanderers have scored 11 goals in their last five games.
- Peterborough United have scored nine goals in their last five fixtures.
- Bolton Wanderers haven’t lost to Peterborough United in their last six meetings, winning three and drawing three.
- Peterborough United’s Thomas O’Connor has created the most big chances for the team this season with two.
- Bolton Wanderer’s Mason Burstow has three goals in his last five appearances for the club.
Bolton Wanderers Team News
Bolton Wanderers are in need of a bounce back win after losing to Northampton Town 2-0 last weekend. The performance and result fall below the expectations of many Bolton fans but those in the side believe the game is just a hiccup as they look to push for promotion.
In good news for the Wanderers, the team has no new injury concerns and midfielder Kyle Dempsey could be included in a league squad for the first time this season.
Victor Adeboyejo, Jordi Osei-Tutu and Will Forrester all remain unavailable although Adeboyejo and Osei-Tutu have returned to training on grass.
Possible Lineup
Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Max Conway, Chris Forino, Eoin Toal, Josh Dacres-Cogley, Xavi Simons, Ethan Erhahon, Ibrahim Cissoko, Marcus Forss, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Mason Burstow
Peterborough United Team News
Darren Ferguson’s side bounced back from a 3-0 league defeat to Lincoln City with a win in the Vertu Trophy but pressure is mounting on the manager, with Chairman Darragh MacAnthony demanding improvement.
“Fair play to Lincoln who are a well-coached, strong team in great form, but we shouldn’t be losing 3-0 at home to anyone in League One. No disrespect to Lincoln, but we made them look like Birmingham City from last season and they didn’t beat us 3-0 at home.”
“We have been crap at home for over a year now and that’s what’s wound me up the most. At home is where you build your form and your attendances, but we will lose attendances playing like this. We had a crowd in on Saturday after two good performances and they would have expected another good one, but we delivered the opposite.” via The Hard Truth.
Elsewhere, forward Kyrell Lisbie could be in contention for a start after a hattrick in midweek alongside Jimmy Jay-Morgan, who also scored, impressing boss Ferguson with his performance. Youngster James Dornelly claimed a hattrick of assists in the game, against Aston Villa’s U21’s and could also be involved on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Alex Bass (GK), Thomas O’Connor, George Nevett, Tom Lees, Carl Johnston, Brandon Khela, Archi Collins, Matthew Garbett, Peter Kioso, Kyrell Lisbie, Abraham Odoh
Bolton Wanderers vs Peterborough United Prediction
Both teams have been incredibly inconsistent this season but Bolton’s home form speaks for itself. Peterborough have continued as they did last season and have failed to impress anyone as of yet, this trip up north could continue that trend if the Wanderers click early on.
For Schumacher’s Trotter’s this game presents another opportunity to not only cement their home ground as a fortress but show that this team can do the hard yards and beat teams that the form book doesn’t favour. It’s these games that will matter come May if this side truly has ambitions of promotion.
Ferguson and co will be expecting a response in the league but can the Whites come out in the same fashion as they did against Wigan, it could be a long afternoon for the Posh.
Prediction: Bolton Wanderers 3-1 Peterborough United
