Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City
13th November 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League Two
Pick Away Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1000 GMT, Thursday 12 November
The Premier League and EFL Championship may be taking a break this weekend, but we still have some exciting domestic action from the lower leagues to look forward. On Friday night, Bolton Wanderers and Salford City lock horns for the first ever time at the University of Bolton Stadium in EFL League Two. The Trotters are down in 20th, while the Ammies are six points ahead in tenth. This promises to be an intriguing fixture in Greater Manchester.
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Bolton Wanderers Preview – Another disappointing home defeat for the Trotters?
Bolton Wanderers have been in freefall after a miserable last few years. Not so long ago, this famous club was plying its trade in the Premier League. Now, just four teams are below them in the Football League pyramid.
Wanderers, who are now managed by 38-year-old Ian Evatt, have made a poor start to life in League Two. After suffering relegation from EFL League One last term, Bolton have picked up just two wins from their opening 11 league matches. Only Stevenage, Mansfield Town, Scunthorpe United and Southend United have accumulated fewer points thus far.
Wanderers have won just one of their last nine league and cup matches. However, to be fair to the struggling Trotters, they have only lost two of eight in League Two since starting with three straight defeats. Can Evatt’s boys pick up a priceless three points on Friday night?
Salford City Preview – Wellens to make it three wins on the spin?
The season may have been cut short, but Salford City had a decent first campaign in the Football League, finishing in a respectable 11th place. After finding their feet last season, can the Ammies fight for the play-offs this time around?
City have been hard to beat lately, suffering just two defeats in 12 across all competitions, with seven of those ending in wins. Since losing 2-1 at Cambridge United in their last league game, Salford have beaten Hartlepool United in the Emirates FA Cup and Rochdale in the Football League Trophy.
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New boss Richie Wellens has won two out two since taking over at Moor Lane. Can he guide Salford to a third straight victory on Friday night?
Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City Betting Advice
While Bolton have slipped down the leagues in recent years, Salford have been heading in the opposite direction. Therefore, Friday’s fixture at the University of Bolton Stadium will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
Key Facts – Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City Betting Tip
- Bolton have won just two of their opening 11 League Two matches
- Salford have lost only two league fixtures so far this term
- This will be the first time that Bolton and Salford have ever met
Wellens has already made a positive impact at Salford, but this will be his first league game in charge of his new club. Bolton have made a poor start to their campaign and are certainly there for the taking on Friday night.
We fancy Wellens’ side to secure a comfortable away victory. You can get the tempting price of 10/3 for the visitors to win -1.
Ian Henderson started the season like a house on fire, scoring five in his first four games for Salford. However, the veteran has gone nine games without a goal. Still, we fancy Henderson to get his name back on the scoresheet on Friday. The 35-year-old is available at 4/1 to open the scoring.
The best betting odds for Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City
Bolton Wanderers to win: 23/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Salford City to win: 6/5 at Bet365
