United will be hoping to continue their fine form into February as they prepare for a trip to the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday night...
Form
Played in tough conditions, the U’s were made to work hard for their point against Fleetwood Town on Saturday, and in turn stretched their unbeaten run in League One to five game.
Playing with the wind in the second half, Wes Hoolahan’s 65th minute corner saw the U’s lead in the game after Anthony Pilkington’s deflected header sailed past Alex Cairns. However just seven minutes later, Paddy Lane’s strike from the edge of area levelled the scores after seemingly catching Dimi Mitov off guard.
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Prior to Saturday’s draw, a much-depleted United team once impressed on Tuesday night – despite eventually being knocked out of the Papa John’s Trophy on penalties against Rotherham.
The host’s early pressure was rewarded after just nine minutes when Wes Harding fired past Dimi Mitov from the edge of the area. However, after starting on the backfoot, the U’s grew into the game and just three minutes before to the half-time whistle, Paul Digby latched onto a fine free-flowing United counter attack to slot home an equaliser.
Mark Bonner’s men did well to hold out for the second 45, following a barrage of Rotherham attacks before the game was ultimately decided from the spot, with the hosts converting all seven of the spot-kicks before Adam May was denied by Viktor Johansson.
Bolton prepare for Tuesday night’s clash off the back of an incredible 6-0 win against promotion chasing Sunderland– a result that saw manager Lee Johnson relieved of his duties at the Stadium of Light
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Dion Charles’ brace, coupled with goals from Oladapo Afolayan, Keiran Lee, Declan John and an own goal form Danny Batth esured a memorable victory for Ian Evatt’s side. Wandreres’ biggest home win since 1997.
Saturday’s win saw the Trotters extend their winning run to three in League One, impressively scoring nine goals without reply.
Down Memory Lane
The U’s travel up to the University of Bolton Stadium in what will be the 17th competitive fixture between the two clubs.
Historically, Bolton hold the competitive edge over the U’s when it comes to head-to-head fixtures. Winning six of 15 fixtures between both sides – with United coming out on top on four occasions, and most recently when Shilow Tracey’s solo goal after 16 minutes saw the points remain in Cambridgeshire in August 2021.
The last University of Bolton clash, played only last season, saw the hosts on the day take the spoils, with Kyle Knoyle’s late finish only proving to be a consolation as the Trotters ran out 2-1 winners.
Quick quotes
U's Head Coach Mark Bonner speak on Bolton ahead of Tuesday's clash, “I think the strength of their team and squad at the minute is very good. The expectation internally, I'm sure, is to do what happened last year and going to a run of winning games and they've now won three on the bounce like we did last week.
“They will probably be looking to continue their run and push for a late play off push because that's what the expectation in their club, in their team, and within the fanbase.
“That’s the kind of pressure that they are under with the quality. We've known that from last year, I think we've seen it plenty of times this year, but we had a good game with them at our place earlier in the season, and they then had come into the game off the back of an incredible."
How to watch
Tuesday night’s clash kicks off at 8:00pm, and if fans haven't already purchased their match tickets in advance, tickets will be available on the night at the University of Bolton Stadium now at the following prices:
Adult: £21
65+: £16
Under 23: £16
Under 18: £10
Under 12: £8
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However you choose to do so, get behind the U's once again this Tuesday.
