Bolton Wanderers workforce information and predicted XI vs Rotherham

Steven Schumacher’s Bolton Wanderers did not capitalise on different outcomes round them as they misplaced 2-1 to Wycombe Wanderers. They return again north understanding they should lean on their spectacular residence type to remain within the prime six, with Huddersfield City simply three factors behind.

BWFC are but to misplaced at residence this season and now have two straight residence video games towards sides beneath them within the League One desk. For the Trotters trustworthy, something lower than six factors from the 2 groups can be deemed underneath par with this season’s purpose as soon as once more promotion.

While Bolton Wanderers are on the prime finish of the desk, it’s the reverse for Rotherham United. Matt Hamshaw’s workforce are on a run of three consecutive defeats and sit only a single level above the underside 4.

The Millers are coming off a disappointing marketing campaign final yr however issues are but to enhance. They journey throughout the Pennines hoping to finish a dismal run of video games and produce some hope heading into the New 12 months.

Bolton Wanderers workforce information

Schumacher has confirmed he has virtually his whole squad to select from heading into this sport, with simply John McAtee unavailable for Bolton Wanderers.

The previous Barnsley ahead has usually been utilised from the bench however has struggled to get better from an harm picked up within the last-gasp win over Huddersfield City. McAtee suffered one other harm blow within the 3-0 EFL Trophy victory over Bradford Metropolis and his return is being managed.

Aaron Morley, who has been overlooked of the squad for the final two video games, might return on Boxing Day. The 25-year-old had a formidable 2024/25 season that included a mortgage spell at Wycombe Wanderers and rumours have been circulating following his current exclusions.

Regardless of this, boss Schumacher has said he needs to maintain Morley on the membership, insisting he is a crucial participant. The midfielder has featured 22 instances this marketing campaign, in many various midfield roles, scoring as soon as.

Aaron Morley’s 2025/26 Bolton Wanderers stats

Predicted XI

(4-2-3-1)

Sharman-Lowe; Christie, Toal, Johnston, Conway; Erhahon, Simons; Gale, Dempsey, Cozier-Duberry; Burstow

Three modifications for Bolton Wanderers on this sport. Cyrus Christie, Ethan Erhahon and Mason Burstow are available in for Jordi Osei-Tutu, Josh Sheehan and Sam Dalby.

Erhahon is available in as Schumacher likes to rotate his midfield and the participant ought to have extra of the ball given how BWFC play at residence. The previous Lincoln Metropolis star works effectively when given area and will have some on this sport.

Burstow returns and Dalby was unimpressive at Wycombe. The Hull Metropolis loanee provides some extra tempo to the entrance line.

Lastly Christie returns to offer some stability to a backline that bought forward of itself of their final sport. His affect might be big ought to Rotherham select to utilise the counter assault.

Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United kicks off at 15:00 on Boxing Day.