Match Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs City

The Imps return to action following the international break - travelling to face Bolton Wanderers in Sky Bet League One on Saturday 1 October (3pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the fixture at the University of Bolton Stadium can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for Bolton are now off sale, with no on the day sales available. Please note that e-tickets have been issued to supporters for this fixture instead of a physical match ticket. 

MATCH COVERAGE 

Imps supporters who are unable to make it to Bolton can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page. You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

iFollow Imps subscribers can also watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights. 

International fans can purchase a match pass to watch the game live. Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.  

BOLTON WANDERERS 

Nickname: The Trotters 

Founded: 1874

Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium

Manager: Ian Evatt

Top scorer: Conor Bradley (three goals)

League position: 6th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 1-2 Doncaster Rovers

Papa Johns Trophy

Imps: Wright, Poole, Jackson, Sanders (Sorensen 86’), Vernam, Oakley-Boothe, Hopper © (Makama 71’), Garrick (Diamond 86’), Robson, Eyoma, Davenport (Virtue 71’). Subs (not used): Rushworth, O’Connor.

Tranmere Rovers 2-2 Bolton Wanderers (5-4 on penalties)

Papa Johns Trophy

Bolton: Dixon, Aimson, Toal (Carty 83’), Johnston, John, Morley, Sheehan, Beck (Isgrove 63’), Sadlier, Bodvarsson, Afolayan. Subs (not used): Hutchinson, Toure, Tweedley, Khumbeni, Stanley.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: LDLWW

Bolton: LLWWW

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Neil Hair

Assistant referee: Stephen Wade

Assistant referee: Conor Brown

Fourth official: Billy Smallwood

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