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October 29, 2011 3:00 PM BST
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee:‬ M. Clattenburg‎
Attendance:‬ 19477‎
 
49′ Joe Allen
Danny Graham 74′ (OG)
57′ (PG) Scott Sinclair
 
90+2′ Danny Graham
 

Swansea City - Bolton Wanderers Preview: Brendan Rodgers' men looking to prolong 13-game unbeaten home run

First meeting between the two sides in a top-flight game, with the visitors having a historical advantage after going unbeaten in nine of their last 10 meetings in the league

By Adithya Ananth

More On :  Bolton Wanderers, Swansea City, Swansea City vs Bolton Wanderers

PROBABLE LINEUPS

SWANSEA CITY

Vorm
Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor
Dyer, Britton, Gower, Sinclair
Allen
Graham
BOLTON WANDERERS

Jaaskelainen
Boyata, Cahill, Wheater, Robinson
Eagles, Reo-Coker, Pratley, Petrov
Davies, Ngog
For the home side, Kemy Agustien is out with a hamstring injury, while Ferry Bodde and Steven Caulker (both knee) are sidelined as well. Stephen Dobbie (ankle) and Alan Tate (broken leg) are also recovering from their respective injuries and remain out of action.

Owen Coyle may miss the services of Marcos Alonso, who is believed to still be recovering from a foot injury. Dedryck Boyata is a doubt after sustaining an ankle injury against Sunderland, while Sean Davis is yet to make a return after a protracted knee injury.

Stuart Holden fell prey to a serious knee injury against Manchester United at Old Trafford, and is not expected to return until next March. Chung-Yong Lee and Tyrone Mears are also sidelined, as both players recover from a broken leg.

Meanwhile, Sam Ricketts suffered an Achilles problem that needed surgery. He has made progress in his recovery, but is expected to be unavailable for this fixture.


 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Swansea City have never played Bolton Wanderers in the top-flight in all their history.
  • The hosts have beaten the Trotters only once in the last 10 league meetings between the two sides. That victory was back in 1988.
  • Brendan Rodgers' men are currently on an unbeaten run of 13 league games at the Liberty Stadium.
  • Bolton Wanderers have conceded 24 goals so far in the league this season. No other team has shipped in more.
  • The visitors have also had trouble keeping clean sheets, as they have managed only one in their last 15 matches in the Premier League.
  • Owen Coyle's men are currently struggling in the relegation zone after losing seven of their last eight league games.

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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Swansea City 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
    23.85 %
  • Swansea City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers
    16.15 %
  • Swansea City 2-1 Bolton Wanderers
    13.08 %
Head to Head
Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 21 Apr 2012 Bolton Wanderers 1 - Swansea City 1
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FA Cup ‎(FA)‎ 28 Jan 2012 Bolton Wanderers 2 - Swansea City 1
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 29 Oct 2011 Swansea City 3 - Bolton Wanderers 1
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Last Five Matches
Swansea City
19 May 2013Swansea City 0 - Fulham 3EPL
12 May 2013Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1EPL
7 May 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea City 3EPL
4 May 2013Swansea City 0 - Manchester City 0EPL
28 Apr 2013Chelsea FC 2 - Swansea City 0EPL
Bolton Wanderers
4 May 2013Bolton Wanderers 2 - Blackpool 2ENG2
27 Apr 2013Cardiff 1 - Bolton Wanderers 1ENG2
20 Apr 2013Bolton Wanderers 2 - Middlesbrough 1ENG2
16 Apr 2013Leicester City 3 - Bolton Wanderers 2ENG2
13 Apr 2013Bristol City 1 - Bolton Wanderers 2ENG2
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
1Michel VormGoalkeeper
6Ashley WilliamsDefender
16Garry MonkDefender
3Neil TaylorDefender
22Ángel RangelDefender
7Leon BrittonMidfielder
27Mark GowerMidfielder
11Scott Sinclair Midfielder
12Nathan DyerMidfielder
24Joe AllenMidfielder
10Danny GrahamStriker
25Gerhard TremmelGoalkeeper
-Vangelis MorasDefender
15Wayne RoutledgeMidfielder
10OrlandiMidfielder
29Ashley RichardsMidfielder
19Luke MooreStriker
8Leroy LitaStriker
22Jussi JaaskelainenGoalkeeper
31David WheaterDefender
24Gary CahillDefender
2Gretar SteinssonDefender
11Ricardo GardnerMidfielder
13Nigel Reo-CokerMidfielder
17Martin PetrovMidfielder
7Chris EaglesMidfielder
21Darren PratleyMidfielder
16Mark DaviesMidfielder
24David NgogStriker
1Adam BogdanGoalkeeper
3Paul RobinsonDefender
12Zat KnightDefender
26Fabrice MuambaMidfielder
-Gäel KakutaMidfielder
14Kevin DaviesStriker
17Ivan KlasnicStriker
Players to Watch
Danny Graham
Danny Graham
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 10
Games Goals YC RC
13 0 0 0
The forward has scored three goals in his last three appearances in the Premier League, and will likely be looking forward to facing the team with the worst defensive record.
Jussi Jaaskelainen
Jussi Jaaskelainen
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 22
Games Goals YC RC
38 0 2 0
The veteran goalkeeper has been let down by his defence on many an occasion this season, and will need to put in a good performance to give his side hope of grabbing some points.
Prediction
Both teams are meeting each other for the first time in the top flight, and Bolton's recent run coupled with the Swansea's record in their own backyard points towards a home win. But the Trotters are due a bit of luck, and their efforts on the training ground might pay off against the new boys, with a draw seeming the most likely result.
Editor's Prediction
Swansea City 1
Bolton 1
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