These two teams are closely matched, making this a highly competitive encounter.

In the standings, only a single point separates them, underlining how evenly balanced they are. Notably, both teams have a penchant for scoring and conceding goals, which could make for an exciting match.

Bolton’s home record shows a goal difference of 15:15 across 10 games, while Barnsley’s away record stands at 14:11 over the same number of matches.

Barnsley struggled in their last game without their key scorer, Phillips, who was suspended. However, he will return for this clash, giving them a significant boost.

Interestingly, 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides have ended with both teams finding the net.