Bolton Wanderers travel to Norwich City this weekend aiming to turn a single victory into a consistent run of form. Their 1-0 win over Cardiff City last Saturday ended a four-match losing streak and provided a vital platform for the trip to Carrow Road.
The result moved Bolton up to 20th place in the Championship, with seven points from their opening seven matches. Thierry Gale’s 90th-minute winner against Cardiff, assisted by Thelonius Bair, secured the three points and a much-needed clean sheet. That defensive solidity will be tested against a Norwich side that has conceded nine goals in its last two outings, heavy defeats to Manchester City and Middlesbrough.
Manager Ian Evatt is expected to keep faith with the side that started against Cardiff. Gavin Bazunu will continue in goal behind a back four of Gaizka Larrazabal, Eoin Toal, Ben Davies and Matt Conway. The midfield pairing of Josh Sheehan and Ethan Erhahon, who scored in the 2-3 defeat to West Ham, will be key, with Ruben Rodrigues supporting striker Sam Dalby.
Norwich’s recent defensive woes offer an opportunity for Bolton’s attack. The Canaries have used a 4-2-3-1 formation recently, with Daniel Grimshaw in goal and a back line that includes former Bolton defender Harry Darling. Bolton’s full fixtures list shows a challenging run ahead, making points on the road increasingly important.
The match kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Saturday, 20 September.
