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Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City: lineups

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Bolton Wanderers 15 · 10 points
Stoke City 7 · 13 points

Predicted lineups Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City

Bolton Wanderers 4-2-3-1
31 Bazunu
25 Conway
6 Davies
18 Toal
22 Larrazabal
21 Erhahon
8 Sheehan
11 Gale
17 Ito or Rodrigues
16 Iling-Junior
10 Dalby

Predicted lineup for Bolton Wanderers: Bazunu, Conway, Davies, Toal, Larrazabal, Erhahon, Sheehan, Gale, Ito, Iling-Junior, Dalby

Stoke City 3-4-2-1
1 Johansson
5 Graham
40 Taloverov
16 Wilmot
17 Bocat
4 Pearson or Devenny
27 Soumaré
2 Johnson
11 Cisse
7 McGlynn
15 Hirst or Gallagher

Predicted lineup for Stoke City: Johansson, Graham, Taloverov, Wilmot, Bocat, Pearson, Soumaré, Johnson, Cisse, McGlynn, Hirst

Bolton Wanderers

Chris Forino is expected to sit out with a sore groin after starting three of Bolton Wanderers’ last five games. He has trained but is being managed cautiously and did not play in the friendly against Motherwell, so Eoin Toal and Ben Davies should continue as the centre-back pairing.

Gavin Bazunu has started three of the last five matches in goal to Jack Bonham’s two and is expected to continue there after returning from international duty in good health. Josh Sheehan, Thierry Gale and Toal are also available. Gaizka Larrazabal should retain his place at right-back, with Lewis Brunt still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Samuel Iling-Junior is expected to return from the start after appearing as a substitute against Norwich City, while Atsuki Ito and Rúben Rodrigues are the alternatives in the attacking-midfield role.

Stoke City

Ethan Galbraith’s involvement is in doubt after he withdrew from the Northern Ireland squad with cramp. He has started all five of Stoke City’s recent matches, contributing two goals and an assist, but is still being assessed before the trip to Bolton. Ben Pearson is expected to replace him in midfield, with Justin Devenny the alternative.

George Hirst has started three of the last five games but was withdrawn inside the hour each time. He is expected to lead the line again, although Sam Gallagher is the alternative. Eric Bocat should continue on the left of midfield ahead of Luca Bombino.

Aaron Cresswell and Svante Ingelsson remain unavailable, although both have returned to outdoor work as they continue their rehabilitation.

Injuries and suspensions

Bolton Wanderers

  • Chris Forino Groin injury Unavailable
  • Lewis Brunt Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Luca Stephenson Muscle injury Unavailable

Stoke City

  • Ethan Galbraith Injury Doubtful
  • Aaron Cresswell Knee injury Unavailable
  • Svante Ingelsson Muscle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Bolton Wanderers

  1. Thierry Gale 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Sam Dalby 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Rúben Rodrigues 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Ethan Erhahon 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Gaizka Larrazabal 1 goals 0 assists

Stoke City

  1. Ethan Galbraith 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Eric Bocat 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Sam Gallagher 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Justin Devenny 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Jack McGlynn 2 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Bolton Wanderers

Player Starts Min. Form
Josh Sheehan 5/5 446 solid
Sam Dalby 5/5 368 strong
Ben Davies 4/4 360 mixed
Thierry Gale 3/5 329 strong
Gaizka Larrazabal 4/4 308 mixed
Max Conway 3/5 294 mixed
Rúben Rodrigues 3/5 284 solid
Samuel Iling-Junior 4/5 282 mixed

Stoke City

Player Starts Min. Form
Viktor Johansson 5/5 450 strong
Luke Graham 5/5 450 strong
Ben Johnson 5/5 450 solid
Ethan Galbraith 5/5 450 excellent
Djibril Soumaré 5/5 410 solid
Ben Wilmot 5/5 405 solid
Eric Bocat 4/5 371 strong
Justin Devenny 4/4 297 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.63 1.41
  • Predicted goals3.0
  • Both teams to score75%
  • Over 2.5 goals63%
  • Corners10.3

Team comparison

BOL home Per match STK away
1.50 Points 1.00
1.25 Goals for 1.25
1.25 Goals against 2.25
1.63 xG for 1.41
1.40 xG against 1.82
6.3 Corners 4.0
WLLW Home and away form LLDW

Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City: head-to-head record

12 previous meetings
4 Bolton Wanderers 3 draws 5 Stoke City
  • Goals per match2.75
  • Both teams scored42%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Jul 2024 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 1 Stoke City
  • Dec 2018 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 0 Stoke City
  • Oct 2018 Stoke City 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
  • May 2012 Stoke City 2 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
  • Nov 2011 Bolton Wanderers 5 - 0 Stoke City
  • Apr 2011 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 5 Stoke City
  • Jan 2011 Stoke City 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
  • Oct 2010 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Stoke City
  • Apr 2010 Stoke City 1 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
  • Sep 2009 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 1 Stoke City

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City?

Thomas Kirk has been appointed to referee Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City.

When will the lineup for Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Bolton Wanderers against Stoke City?

Bolton Wanderers are without Chris Forino (groin injury), Lewis Brunt (hamstring injury) and Luca Stephenson (muscle injury).

Who is unavailable for Stoke City against Bolton Wanderers?

Stoke City are without Ethan Galbraith (injury), Aaron Cresswell (knee injury) and Svante Ingelsson (muscle injury).

What formation do Bolton Wanderers play?

Bolton Wanderers have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Schumacher.

What formation do Stoke City play?

Stoke City have used a 3-5-2 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-3.

How did the last meeting between Bolton Wanderers and Stoke City finish?

On 30 July 2024, Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke City finished 0-1.

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