FM Preview: Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City 16 Oct 2010

Last updated : 15 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City fixture

Bolton Wdrs. prepare to entertain Stoke City at Reebok Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, The Trotters have recorded 20 wins, and Stoke City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Reebok Stadium was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 17 AprStoke City1 - 2Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2009/2010Sat 19 SepBolton Wdrs.1-1Stoke CityPREM
2008/2009Wed 04 MarStoke City2 - 0Bolton Wdrs.PREM
2008/2009Sat 16 AugBolton Wdrs.3 - 1Stoke CityPREM
1996/1997Wed 29 JanStoke City1 - 2Bolton Wdrs.CHMP
1996/1997Sat 28 SepBolton Wdrs.1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
1994/1995Wed 03 MayStoke City1 - 1Bolton Wdrs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bolton Wanderers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stoke City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Potters have hit 4 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bolton Wdrs. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far, Stoke City's total of 10 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bolton Wdrs.60427114
Stoke City64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Trotters of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Stoke City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bolton Wdrs. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Stoke City 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.