Match Previews

country flag The Championship Round 28
Bolton Wanderers vs. West Bromwich Albion
Mon 21 January 2019 20:00
Referee
D Webb
Weather at KO
weather icon Drizzle  4oC | Precip: 49% (0.25 mm) | Wind 4.4 m/s
Travel Info
2 hours coach
Distance
146 KM (Distance Matrix)

Bolton Wanderers

Last updated: Tue 22 January 2019 10:41
In Brief

Bolton unfortunate at Bristol City. Gary O'Neil and Yanic Wildschut injured. Joe Williams doubtful. Could have problems in goal with Ben Alnwick a doubt. Remi Matthews now signed.

Looking Back

Lost 2-1 at Bristol City last week where they conceded twice in two minutes having led 1-0.

Have still won twice in last five games which is a slight improvement and gives them something to work with.

Appear to have reached some ground on off the field matters and have finally completed the permanent signing of Norwich keeper Remi Mattthews.

Looking Ahead

Yanic Wildschut has now been ruled out until April while Gary O'Neil is also missing.

Joe Williams picked up a knock last week so is rated a doubt for this game too.

Ben Alnwick is a doubt so the signing of Matthews could be rather timely.

Points of Interest

Woeful home record with just three wins, three draws and seven losses this term.

West Bromwich Albion

Last updated: Tue 22 January 2019 10:41
In Brief

Baggies denied at home to Norwich. Jake Livermore suspended. James Morrison and Matty Phillips doubtful.

Looking Back

Could only draw 1-1 at home to Norwich last week, conceding late after winning for much of the match.

Form inconsistent recently too and now likely to need a January signing or two following huge loss of Harvey Barnes who returned to Leicester.

Looking Ahead

Again without Jake Livermore due to suspension. That could mean Rakeem Harper again starts in midfield.

James Morrison and Matty Phillips both missed the Norwich game and are again considered doubts.

Points of Interest

Have six wins, three draws and four losses away this season. Suffered surprise 2-1 opening day defeat to Bolton at the Hawthorns.

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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Suspended Unavailable
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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Remi Matthews (goalkeeper, Norwich)
Transfer out
  • Christian Doidge (attacker, Forest Green, loan ended)
Transfer out
  • Oliver Burke (midfielder, Celtic, loan), Harvey Barnes (midfielder, Leicester, loan ended)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Remi Matthews (goalkeeper, Norwich)
Transfer out
  • Christian Doidge (attacker, Forest Green, loan ended)

West Bromwich Albion

Last updated: Tue 22 January 2019 10:41
In Brief

Baggies denied at home to Norwich. Jake Livermore suspended. James Morrison and Matty Phillips doubtful.

Looking Back

Could only draw 1-1 at home to Norwich last week, conceding late after winning for much of the match.

Form inconsistent recently too and now likely to need a January signing or two following huge loss of Harvey Barnes who returned to Leicester.

Looking Ahead

Again without Jake Livermore due to suspension. That could mean Rakeem Harper again starts in midfield.

James Morrison and Matty Phillips both missed the Norwich game and are again considered doubts.

Points of Interest

Have six wins, three draws and four losses away this season. Suffered surprise 2-1 opening day defeat to Bolton at the Hawthorns.

Suspended Unavailable
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Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Oliver Burke (midfielder, Celtic, loan), Harvey Barnes (midfielder, Leicester, loan ended)

Key

Key players
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Support players
75% - Chance of availability
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Squad Confirmed
Played in Cup fixture
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Game Score
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Reading - Derby County 1 - 2
Hull City - Aston Villa 1 - 3
Round 4
Derby County - Ipswich Town 2 - 0
Round 11
Hull City - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Brentford 1 - 1
Round 15
Middlesbrough - Derby County 1 - 1
Round 16
Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0
Round 17
Sheffield United - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0
Round 18
Leeds United - Bristol City 2 - 0
Round 20
Sheffield United - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 21
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 2 - 2
Round 22
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Round 25
Leeds United - Hull City 0 - 2
Round 26
Derby County - Middlesbrough 1 - 1
Round 27
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 0
Round 28
Norwich City - Birmingham City 3 - 1
Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2
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Round 34
Nottingham Forest - Derby County 1 - 0
Round 35
Leeds United - West Bromwich Albion 4 - 0
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West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City 3 - 2
Round 42
Leeds United - Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0
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Derby County - West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1
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