History of the Bolton Wanderers v Manchester United fixture
Manchester United face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, Red Devils have recorded 18 wins, and Bolton Wanderers have come away with 25 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Man. Utd. | 1 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 26 Sep | Bolton Wdrs. | 2-2 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 4 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 27 Sep | Man. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 19 Mar | Man. Utd. | 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
Bolton Wanderers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.
Bolton Wanderers's 3 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
| Manchester United | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Although Manchester United have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Bolton Wanderers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | 11 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 16 . |
| Manchester United | Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here