Doncaster Rovers

vs

Bolton Wanderers

Preview

Doncaster

• Wanderers sit in 6th place with around 34 points from their 20 matches so far, firmly within the play-off picture, while Rovers are just above the relegation zone on around 22 points from 21-22 matches, making every point vital.
• His side play an entertaining high-tempo game with a 4-2-3-1 structure and look to get men behind the ball quickly, attacking the wings and making use of set-piece opportunities.
• The problem is that this formula hasn’t worked in the third tier and their defence has conceded multiple goals in several matches in December.
• They have the attacking threat of Luke Molyneux, who provides the main spark in their attack, involved in almost all of their limited goals.

Bolton

• Bolton, on the other hand, are far more consistent and sit firmly in the mix for promotion to the Championship.
• Steven Schumacher’s teams always favour possession football, playing with a high intensity press when they don’t have it and making the most of their shape to dominate the game when they do.
• Josh Sheehan is the engine of Bolton’s play, dictating the tempo in midfield and providing the odd crucial goal, including late winners in December.
• The main man up front is Mason Burstow, the Trotters’ top scorer this season, who is always a threat with his movement and finishing.
• Bolton have the ability to rotate players in this fixture and have returning defenders and wide attackers, so they can field a strong side.

Head-to-Head

• Bolton have dominated the H2H since the turn of the century, winning four of the last five meetings.
• Doncaster haven’t beaten Bolton in the league since February 2020, with Bolton recording wins in November 2021 and April 2022.

Key Players

• Luke Molyneux - provides the main spark in Doncaster’s attack.
• Josh Sheehan - dictates the tempo in Bolton’s midfield and chips in with crucial goals.
• Mason Burstow - Bolton’s top scorer and main threat up front.

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