Wanderers head to West Yorkshire looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games. After a string of good performances that saw little reward, Neil Lennon will be hoping to exploit Huddersfield`s poor home form, having taken just two points thus far. Last season saw Town take three points from the tie, they`ll be hoping for a repeat after kickstarting their season with a 2-1 victory away at Charlton in the week.
Vital Quotes:
Lennon on Danns ‘He is a man possessed… If he could pass consistently and tackle like he does, he’d be playing in the Premier League’
Lennon on where Clough’s injury leaves us ‘Well, short.’
Huddersfield Town Team News:
Huddersfield are likely to remain unchanged after their first victory of the season midweek. Nahki Wells could return after missing out on Tuesday night.
Player to watch: Nahki Wells
Nahki Wells boasts a fine goal scoring record, having proved himself in League Two, League One and now the Championship.
Wells has scored 50 goals in his last three seasons, with two in six already this campaign. Wanderers’ hopes of keeping a clean sheet rest on keeping this man quiet.
Bolton Wanderers Team News:
There are no fresh injury worries for Wanderers. Pisano and Clayton are not far away but won’t be involved this weekend. Pratley will need a few weeks plus a couple of Under 21 matches before he is considered.
The back four will likely be unchanged, as well as the midfield. Heskey could come in for Madine, and Dobbie will likely replace Clough.
Player to watch: Wellington Silva
Look no further than Wellington Silva to set the match on alight on Saturday afternoon.
Since his arrival Silva has shown he can create opportunities out of nothing with his dazzling skills. He earned a vital penalty against Wolves, and was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet against Sheffield Wednesday.
Match Facts & Stats
In the last 20 years Wanderers have dominated the fixture with 9 wins, 2 draws and just 3 losses.
Match Prediction:
These days, you can’t go wrong with predicting a 0-0. Lennon will then say we lacked quality in the final third during his post match duties.
Next Fixtures:
Next Saturday, Wanderers entertain league leaders Brighton, who will likely endure their first league defeat at the Macron.