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Played
February 11, 2012 3:00 PM GMT
Reebok Stadium — Bolton
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 23450
February 11, 2012 3:00 PM GMT
Reebok Stadium — Bolton
Referee: H. Webb
Attendance: 23450
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| Bolton | 2.05 | 1.95 | 2.10 | 41.00 | 2.05 | 2.10 | 50.00 | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Draw | 3.30 | 3.40 | 3.30 | 7.00 | 3.40 | 3.30 | 6.00 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Wigan | 3.85 | 3.75 | 3.40 | 1.12 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 1.12 | 3.75 | 3.60 |
Bolton - Wigan Preview: Owen Coyle’s men hoping to move out of the relegation zone as they face bottom of the league Latics
The Trotters have not lost against their Lancashire rivals at the Reebok in their last ten meetings and have hit a run of improved form of late
By Thomas Anthony Wilson
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BOLTON WANDERERS
 Jaaskelainen Steinsson, Knight, Ream, Ricketts Muamba, Reo-Coker Eagles, M Davies, Petrov N'gog |
WIGAN ATHLETIC
 Al Habsi Stam, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Figueroa McArthur, McCarthy, Beausejour Moses, Gomez Rodallega |
Tim Ream could finally make his Bolton debut in this relegation crunch tie at the Reebok Stadium.
The United States centre-back, whose move from the New York Red Bulls was confirmed over a fortnight ago, has started training with his new team-mates this week after all the paperwork relating to the deal was completed
He is set to be part of the Wanderers matchday squad for the first time, along with fellow January recruit Ryo Miyaichi, the Japanese winger having signed on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season.
Gretar Steinsson (hamstring) and Joe Riley (groin) may return having missed last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Norwich, but another defender Marcos Alonso (foot) is not yet ready.
For Wigan, defender Antolin Alcaraz (groin) is back in contention to start after being left on the bench against Everton last week.
Midfielder Mohamed Diame could also make his first appearance since returning from the Africa Nations Cup.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- Both teams hold the joint-second worst defence in the Premier League, conceding 49 goals apiece. Fellow relegation candidates Blackburn Rovers currently hold the record, having shipped 54.
- Bolton beat Wigan 3-1 at the DW Stadium earlier in the season.
- Wigan have only won one of their last 10 Premier League fixtures.
- The Latics have won twice away from home this season, only more than at the DW Stadium.
- Roberto Martinez's side have the worst attack in the league, having only found the net 21 times.
- Victor Moses (picture right) has made the most dribbles in the Premier League this season.
- Wigan have committed more fouls than any other side giving away a whopping 304 free kicks.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Wigan Athletic
- 17.12 %
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Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Wigan Athletic
- 15.32 %
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Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Wigan Athletic
- 13.51 %
| Premier League (EPL) | 11 Feb 2012 | Bolton Wanderers 1 - Wigan Athletic 2 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 15 Oct 2011 | Wigan Athletic 1 - Bolton Wanderers 3 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 16 Feb 2011 | Wigan Athletic 0 - Bolton Wanderers 1 |
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| FA Cup (FA) | 29 Jan 2011 | Bolton Wanderers 0 - Wigan Athletic 0 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 5 Jan 2011 | Bolton Wanderers 1 - Wigan Athletic 1 |
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| 13 May 2012 | Stoke City 2 - Bolton Wanderers 2 | EPL |
| 6 May 2012 | Bolton Wanderers 2 - West Bromwich 2 | EPL |
| 2 May 2012 | Bolton Wanderers 1 - Tottenham 4 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2012 | Sunderland 2 - Bolton Wanderers 2 | EPL |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Aston Villa 1 - Bolton Wanderers 2 | EPL |
Wigan Athletic
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| 13 May 2012 | Wigan Athletic 3 - Wolves 2 | EPL |
| 7 May 2012 | Blackburn Rovers 0 - Wigan Athletic 1 | EPL |
| 28 Apr 2012 | Wigan Athletic 4 - Newcastle United 0 | EPL |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Fulham 2 - Wigan Athletic 1 | EPL |
| 16 Apr 2012 | Arsenal FC 1 - Wigan Athletic 2 | EPL |
| Returns: | Bolton £410.00 |
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| Returns: | Wigan £37.50 |
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| 1 | Adam Bogdan | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Gretar Steinsson | Defender |
| 12 | Zat Knight | Defender |
| 18 | Sam Ricketts | Defender |
| 31 | David Wheater | Defender |
| 7 | Chris Eagles | Midfielder |
| 10 | Martin Petrov | Midfielder |
| 16 | Mark Davies | Midfielder |
| 19 | Nigel Reo-Coker | Midfielder |
| 14 | Kevin Davies | Striker |
| 24 | David Ngog | Striker |
| 22 | Jussi Jaaskelainen | Goalkeeper |
| 25 | Dedryk Boyata | Defender |
| 6 | Fabrice Muamba | Midfielder |
| 21 | Darren Pratley | Midfielder |
| 9 | Tuncay Şanlı | Striker |
| 17 | Ivan Klasnic | Striker |
| 30 | Ryo Miyaichi | Striker |
| 26 | Ali Al Habsi | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Antolín Alcaraz | Defender |
| 5 | Gary Caldwell | Defender |
| 17 | Emmerson Boyce | Defender |
| 31 | Maynor Figueroa | Defender |
| 4 | James McCarthy | Midfielder |
| 11 | Victor Moses | Midfielder |
| 14 | Jordi Gómez | Midfielder |
| 16 | James McArthur | Midfielder |
| 11 | Jean Beausejour | Midfielder |
| 9 | Franco Di Santo | Striker |
| 53 | Lee Nicholls | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Mike Pollitt | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Ronnie Stam | Defender |
| 7 | Crusat | Midfielder |
| 8 | Ben Watson | Midfielder |
| 19 | David Jones | Midfielder |
| 21 | Mohamed Diame | Midfielder |
| 20 | Hugo Rodallega | Striker |
| Chris Eagles | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The ex-Manchester United midfielder has started to look every bit the established Premier League player this season.
He has pulled the strings in midfield for the hosts all season, and could cause the Wigan defence problems with his incisive passing.
He has pulled the strings in midfield for the hosts all season, and could cause the Wigan defence problems with his incisive passing.
| Victor Moses | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 11 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 38 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Arguably the Latics’ main threat. His pace and directness makes him a handful for any backline.
Has started to deliver on the promise which prompted Roberto Martinez to bring him to the club from Crystal Palace.
Has started to deliver on the promise which prompted Roberto Martinez to bring him to the club from Crystal Palace.
Given the importance of this fixture for both sides' hopes of staying in the Premier League, you might expect it to be a tight encounter.
However, with the leaky nature of both defences there may well be a few goals in it. Both keepers will be kept busy and their performances could have a huge bearing on the result.
However, with the leaky nature of both defences there may well be a few goals in it. Both keepers will be kept busy and their performances could have a huge bearing on the result.
Results
Times In GMT
Match News
Top Scorers
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Robin van Persie
Striker Arsenal |
30 | 2 |
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Wayne Rooney
Striker Manchester United |
27 | 6 |
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Kun Agüero
Striker Manchester City |
23 | 3 |
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Aiyegbeni Yakubu
Striker Blackburn |
17 | 4 |
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Emmanuel Adebayor
Striker Tottenham |
17 | 3 |
