Ian Evatt is well aware of the expectancy that will be at Bolton Wanderers next season to be in the top six in League One but the Whites boss is looking forward to that challenge.
29.04.2022 - 14:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers take on Fleetwood Town in their final game of the League One season.
The Whites host the Cod Army at the University of Bolton Stadium as they aim to end the season with a victory and extend an unbeaten run at the close of the campaign to eight matches.
Wanderers are seeking to achieve a top 10 finish upon their campaign back in League One since 2020. There is more riding on the outcome of the game for the visitors, however, and are outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone ahead of Gillingham as the battle to stay up will go down to the final day.
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Crainey's men take on Wanderers while the Gills host automatic promotion chasing Rotherham United on the last day of the season this Saturday.
With that in mind, here's the details of how to keep up to date with the action at the UniBol.
What time is kick-off?
Bolton Wanderers versus Fleetwood Town in League One at the University of Bolton Stadium at 12.30pm.
Is the game being shown on TV or on a live stream?
The game has not been selected for live UK broadcasting by Sky Sports.
The game can be watched on iFollow with a match pass for £10, but only for overseas supporters.
For UK based fans, an audio pass can be purchased for £2.50.
The Manchester Evening News will be running a live blog of the game and there will also be commentary from BBC Radio Manchester and Bolton FM.
What happened the last time these two sides met?
The Cod Army picked up all three points when these two sides last met in early December at Highbury Stadium with a 3-0 win.
Joe Garner struck early on before Ricardo Santos was shown a straight red card for a foul on Callum
Ian Evatt is well aware of the expectancy that will be at Bolton Wanderers next season to be in the top six in League One but the Whites boss is looking forward to that challenge.
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