Barnsley v Bolton: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Barnsley host Bolton Wanderers in the semi-final first leg as the drama from the League One playoffs begins on Friday night.

Bolton finished in third place at the end of the regular season and face a Barnsley side that pipped Lincoln City to the final playoff place.

How to watch Barnsley v Bolton and TV Channel

Barnsley v Bolton is available to watch on Sky Sports Football with coverage due to start at 19:00.

Barnsley v Bolton kick-off time, date and venue

Barnsley v Bolton will be played at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, England, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 BST on Friday 3rd May.

Barnsley v Bolton stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Three of the last four meetings between these sides have ended in draws, including their two meetings in the regular season this term.

These sides met in the playoffs last season, with Barnsley earning a 2-1 aggregate win before losing the final against Sheffield Wednesday.

Barnsley v Bolton head-to-head record (H2H)

Barnsley wins	14
Draws	18
Bolton wins	17

H2H stats refer to all competitions.

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Barnsley v Bolton team news

Barnsley team news

Barnsley are set to be without the services of Robbie Cundy, Donovan Pines, Josh Benson and Jon Russell due to injury.

Bolton team news

Carlos Mendes Gomes and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson are sidelined, while Victor Adeboyejo is a doubt after missing the last nine matches ahead of the trip across the Pennines.