West Brom will move within three points of the automatic promotion places with victory over Bolton Wanderers on Monday night.
Leaders Leeds United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Stoke City on Saturday, while Sheffield United, who were second going into Round 28 of fixtures, dropped down to third following defeat at Swansea City.
The biggest beneficiaries of the top two stumbling were Norwich City, whose 3-1 victory over Birmingham City on Friday night catapulted them into second place, one point behind Leeds.
West Brom have a glorious opportunity to capitalise on rivals’ slip-up and move up to third, four points adrift of Leeds United who remain top despite losing three of their last four matches.
The Baggies have been guilty themselves of dropping cheap points.
But for a lean spell earlier in the season during which they took just one point from four matches, Darren Moore’s men would be much closer to the leaders.
The defeats of Leeds United and Sheffield United to lowly opponents on Saturday will serve as a timely reminder to Albion that they underestimate second-from-bottom Bolton at their own peril.
Bolton won the reverse fixture 2-1 at the Hawthorns as West Brom made a losing start to life in the second tier.
That win is one of only five for the Trotters to date as they battle to preserve their Championship status.
Despite their struggles, Bolton Wanderers are only three points off safety, so their survival cause is by no means lost.
TEAM NEWS
Bolton will be without Yanic Wildschut for the visit of West Brom.
The Norwich loanee, scorer of the winner when the two sides last met in August, is out after undergoing ankle surgery.
Another loanee, Everton's Joe Williams, is also doubtful with a thigh injury.
West Bromwich Albion will again be shorn of the services of midfielder Jake Livermore, who is serving a four-match ban.
Matt Phillips could return if he is deemed fit enough to feature after recovering from an ankle injury.
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Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion
bet365 match odds: Bolton 15/4, Draw 13/5, West Brom 3/4
West Brom will move within three points of the automatic promotion places with victory over Bolton Wanderers on Monday night.
Leaders Leeds United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Stoke City on Saturday, while Sheffield United, who were second going into Round 28 of fixtures, dropped down to third following defeat at Swansea City.
The biggest beneficiaries of the top two stumbling were Norwich City, whose 3-1 victory over Birmingham City on Friday night catapulted them into second place, one point behind Leeds.
West Brom have a glorious opportunity to capitalise on rivals’ slip-up and move up to third, four points adrift of Leeds United who remain top despite losing three of their last four matches.
The Baggies have been guilty themselves of dropping cheap points.
But for a lean spell earlier in the season during which they took just one point from four matches, Darren Moore’s men would be much closer to the leaders.
The defeats of Leeds United and Sheffield United to lowly opponents on Saturday will serve as a timely reminder to Albion that they underestimate second-from-bottom Bolton at their own peril.
Bolton won the reverse fixture 2-1 at the Hawthorns as West Brom made a losing start to life in the second tier.
That win is one of only five for the Trotters to date as they battle to preserve their Championship status.
Despite their struggles, Bolton Wanderers are only three points off safety, so their survival cause is by no means lost.
TEAM NEWS
Bolton will be without Yanic Wildschut for the visit of West Brom.
The Norwich loanee, scorer of the winner when the two sides last met in August, is out after undergoing ankle surgery.
Another loanee, Everton's Joe Williams, is also doubtful with a thigh injury.
West Bromwich Albion will again be shorn of the services of midfielder Jake Livermore, who is serving a four-match ban.
Matt Phillips could return if he is deemed fit enough to feature after recovering from an ankle injury.
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