Both Bolton and Wrexham started the new League One campaign with victories and they cross paths on Sunday.
The Trotters weren’t at their best in their opener, but they remain one of the favourites for promotion to the Championship. Can they continue a winning start by seeing off newcomers Wrexham?
Bolton’s clash with Wrexham will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
Bolton Wanderers v Wrexham kicks off at 15:00 BST on Sunday 18th August at the Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton.
These two sides clashed 13 times between 1971 and 1989, but they haven’t crossed paths since.
Wrexham won the first clash in the old Division 3, but they’ve lost each of their previous four meetings with Bolton.
Those 13 encounters have seen just one draw, with the pair sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Division Two back in 1981.
Bolton wins | 9 |
Draws | 1 |
Wrexham wins | 3 |
*H2H stats refer to all competitions
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Forward Klaidi Lolos is undergoing tests to see if he needs surgery on an ankle injury, so he’s set for a spell on the sidelines.
Kyle Dempsey returns to action for the Trotters, while Carlos Mendes Gomes is nearing full fitness but this clash will likely come too soon for him.
Wrexham have no fresh injury concerns for this trip, but Paul Mullin and Jacob Mendy are still on their way back to fitness.
The Welsh outfit made 10 changes for their EFL Cup loss at Sheffield United and manager Phil Parkinson is likely to restore the side which beat Wycombe 3-2 last weekend.