The Trotters take on the Shrimpers today at the University of Bolton Stadium for the final clash of November.
09.11.2020 - 17:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
at the hands of League One Crewe Alexandra, the Trotters' focus goes back to matters in the fourth tier of English football. And Wanderers will take on the Ammies for the first ever meeting between the two sides.
Ian Evatt's Trotters sit 20th in the League Two table heading into the encounter, while Salford are 10th and three points from the play-off positions. The Ammies recently confirmed former Swindon Town boss and ex-Manchester United midfielder Richie Wellens as the club's new manager.
The Trotters take on the Shrimpers today at the University of Bolton Stadium for the final clash of November.
Greater Manchester and many other areas across the north will be in Tier 3, the most strictest level of restrictions.
The announcement was made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock to the House of Commons this morning. Outdoor venues that are in Tier 1 areas - those of the lowest risk - will be allowed to host 4,000 spectators or fill 50% of their capacity - whichever is lower.Outdoor venues in Tier 2 areas will be able to welcome 2,000 spectators or 50% of their capacity back into their stadiums, but Tier 3 areas will continue to host events behind closed doors.
Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.
Oldham Athletic came out on top of a seven-goal thriller against Barrow at Holker Street with a dramatic 4-3 victory. After the frantic midweek action, the team of the week in League Two has been named using the player ratings from football statistics website WhoScored.com.
Wanderers head coach Evatt has named the same team for the last three League Two matches in a row - and seen his side pick up nine points out of nine on offer against Salford City, Stevenage and Scunthorpe United. Matt Gilks is the current choice as goalkeeper with a back three of Alex Baptiste, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney in front of him.
Bolton wing-back suffered ankle joint damage in the victory over Harrogate Town at the start of October. He spent six weeks on the sidelines before training for a week and was thrust back into the first team in the victory over Salford City.
The Trotters are on the road for the first time in November after four games at home in succession at the University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton go into the game following back-to-back victories over Salford City in League Two and Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy.For the match against the Newcastle youngsters, Wanderers boss Evatt made 11 changes from the win over the Ammies, with those who started against Salford not involved.
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton. Jack Charlton, Martin Peters, Ray Wilson and more recently Nobby Stiles have all passed away following brain injury diseases over the past few years.
The Trotters sit 17th in the table after a dozen matches in the competition so far this campaign. Wanderers find themselves only six points from the play-offs heading into the weekend and are currently two games unbeaten in the league thanks to a draw against Mansfield Town and a victory over the Ammies last Friday.
was recalled by his parent club and was part of the matchday squad in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s. The youngster, who joined from Longridge Town on an 18-month deal in January, made his debut by coming off the bench to replace Shaun Miller with just over quarter of an hour to go.
The Trotters named a completely different team to the one which beat Salford City 2-0 last Friday with Evatt making 11 changes. The Magpies took a two-goal lead in the first half of the Papa John's Trophy tie thanks to a brace from captain Elliot Anderson, but Jak Hickman's goal before the break halved the deficit.
The Trotters will play the Magpies' youngsters in the Northern Group C of the recently rebranded EFL Trophy. The group is already decided with both Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra sealing qualification with six points each.Bolton and Newcastle's under 21s are both yet to register a point in the competition and so cannot qualify for the next stage.
Bolton's 2-0 victory over Salford City on Friday evening. Sarcevic set up Eoin Doyle for the opening goal at the University of Bolton Stadium and was among Bolton's star performers on the evening.
The Ammies succumbed to a 2-0 defeat when Eoin Doyle gave Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign on Friday evening on a match shown live on Sky Sports.It was Wellens' first game in charge of Salford in League Two and his third match at the helm of the Ammies in all competitions since moving to the Peninsula Stadium from League One Swindon Town.
the Ammies. Eoin Doyle gave Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign with a 2-0 win.
Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Salford City last night.
The Ammies succumbed to a 2-0 defeat when Eoin Doyle gave Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign.It was Wellens' first League Two game in charge of Salford since leaving Swindon Town to take over the reigns at the Peninsula Stadium. And the new Salford boss admitted that his side were 'miles off it' in the loss to Ian Evatt's side, believing the Ammies were 'really poor' overall.
Wanderers a first half lead before Jordan Turnbull's own goal after the break helped ensure Bolton picked up their second home win of the campaign. After the match, Trotters head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's some of his initial views on the victory.Initial reaction?“I’m pleased and I’m always pleased when you win.