War of the roses as Lancashire goes head to head with Yorkshire at Univeristy of Bolton stadium in this League one 2nd leg playoff. Bolton took a 3-1 win at Barnsley so look nailed on for a final place.
Bolton finished 3rd in League one with 87 points. Overall they had 25 wins, 12 draws and 9 defeats. Home form was best in division with 15 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses. Recent form is an unbeaten run of 8 games with 4 wins and 4 draws. Barnsley ended season in 6th with 76 points. Overall form for them was 21 wins, 13 draws and 12 defeats. Away form of 12 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats. Recent form of a winless run of 7 games with 2 draws and 5 losses.
Team news: Bolton have no new injury worries. Barnsley might have Benson and Cundy for this one but it looks like it will be too soon after their long injury absences.
Head-to-head statistics: 7 games – 7 wins Bolton, 7 draws and 3 wins Barnsley.
Betting selection – These two sides have already met three times this season with 2 draws and the 1st leg Bolton win. Barnsley are in trouble and sacking the mananger hasn’t helped. They have lost the last 4 away games. Take Bolton win at 3-4 or 1.75 StarSports.