FM Preview: Stoke City v Bolton Wanderers 13 May 2012

Last updated : 12 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stoke City v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Britannia Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Potters are clearly on top, winning 54.76% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was just last season, in January 2011, with Stoke City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sun 06 Nov Bolton Wdrs. 5 - 0 Stoke City Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 17 Apr Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 5 Stoke City F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Stoke City 2-0 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Bolton Wdrs. 2 - 1 Stoke City Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Stoke City 1 - 2 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Bolton Wdrs. 1 - 1 Stoke City Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 04 Mar Stoke City 2 - 0 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 4 conceded.

Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Trotters have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 37 matches.

Bolton Wanderers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 35 points from their 37 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stoke City 6 1 3 2 5 8 6
Bolton Wanderers 6 1 3 2 8 12 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Bolton Wanderers is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Potters in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stoke City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Bolton Wanderers No win in the 3 most recent games.

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