Bolton vs Preston Confirmed Lineups

Bolton vs Preston Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Bolton and Preston have been confirmed.

Bolton Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jack Bonham, Luca Stephenson, Chris Forino, Akin Famewo, Max Conway, Ethan Erhahon, Josh Sheehan, Gaizka Larrazabal, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby

Substitutes: Eoin Toal, Cyrus Christie, Lewis Brunt, Samuel Iling-Junior, David Harrington, Ryan Hardie, Ben Davies, David Watson, Kyliane Dong

Preston Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentín, Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Ali McCann, Jordan Thompson, Delano Burgzorg, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang, Milutin Osmajic

Substitutes: Lee Nicholls, Odeluga Offiah, Léo Leroy, Thierry Small, Andrija Vukcevic, Andrew Moran, Jusef Erabi, Ed Nolan, George Gryba

Bolton vs Preston Immediate Reaction

Bolton

Bolton line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this contest, with Jack Bonham starting in goal behind a back four featuring Akin Famewo and Chris Forino in central defence. Ethan Erhahon and Josh Sheehan shield the defence in the double pivot, while Sam Dalby leads the attack supported by Gaizka Larrazabal, John McAtee, and Thierry Gale.

Preston

Preston match their hosts with a 4-2-3-1 system, anchored by goalkeeper Daniel Iversen. Jordan Storey and Liam Lindsay form the central defensive partnership with full-backs Pol Valentín and Andrew Hughes, while Milutin Osmajic spearheads the frontline with creative support from Delano Burgzorg, Alfie Devine, and Callum Lang.

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Bolton vs Preston Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With both teams matching each other in balanced 4-2-3-1 formations, a closely fought contest is expected at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton will aim to establish control through their midfield double pivot of Erhahon and Sheehan, while Preston possess the central stability and wide threat to generate quality scoring chances on the break.

Score Prediction: 1-1

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