Bolton and Stockport were dominant in the semi-finals, their defences well on top. I don’t see many goals being scored in the final at Wembley, under 2.5 goals my best bet.
HTH - Nothing In It
Stockport have a narrow 12-11 lead against Bolton 35-23 alongside nine draws.
Bolton Form
Bolton limped into the play-offs, winning just one of their final five regular season games. It was a dominant 5-1 victory against Stevenage who were reduced to 10 men before half-time.
The Wanderers registered a 1-0 win against Bradford in the play-off first leg. They had 65% possession and 12-3 shots, Amario Cozier-Duberry scoring the winner and hitting the woodwork.
Dave Challinor’s side shut Bradford down again on the road, Xavier Simons coming off the bench to score a late winner in another 1-0 win. They limited the hosts to 0.43 xG, centre-back Chris Forino man of the match.
Stockport Form
Stockport finished the regular season with a 3-1 win at Barnsley. Adama Sidibeh opened the scoring, the striker with his ninth goal since joining the club in January.
Steven Schumacher’s side met Stevenage in the play-offs, Ben Osborn scoring in the 93rd minute to secure a 1-0 road win. It was a game of very few chances, Stockport ending with 0.51-0.27 xG.
The Hatters returned to Edgeley Park where goals to Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton established an early 2-0 lead. They held on and closed it out and go one step further than last season.
Predicted Lineups & Team News
Bolton (4-2-3-1) Jack Bonham; Jordi Osei-Tutu, Eoin Toal, Chris Forino, George Johnston; Ethan Erhahon, Josh Sheehan; Amario Cozier-Duberry, Rúben Rodrigues, Ibrahim Cissoko; Mason Burstow
Johnny Kenny and Corey Blackett-Taylor are injured. Eoin Toal went off before half-time in Bradford and could be replaced by Max Conway.
Stockport (4-3-3) Corey Addai; Josh Dacres-Cogley, Ethan Pye, Kyle Wootton, Tayo Edun; Ben Osborn, Oliver Norwood, Odin Bailey; Josh Stokes, Adama Sidibeh, Louie Barry
Arttu Hoskonen, Callum Connolly, Joseph Olowu, Brad Hills and Tyler Onyango are all out.