Bolton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday Tips & Preview - Owls set for difficult away day

By Tolu Shotade

11 Aug 2025

Tolu Shotade 11 Aug 2025

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Bolton Wanderers host Sheffield Wednesday in EFL Cup first round.
Bolton have won 6 of their last 7 games; Sheffield Wednesday winless in 10 of 11.
Both teams often score late goals; expect excitement in the latter half.

Bolton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday

Bolton Wanderers will be aiming to capitalize as they host crisis-ridden Sheffield Wednesday in the first round of the EFL Cup.

The Owls are facing turbulent times, with off-field distractions threatening to derail their season before it starts. The hosts have the quality to take advantage and should claim the upper hand here.

Bolton Wanderers News

Bolton Wanderers head into Wednesday's clash off the back of a 2-0 home victory over Plymouth Argyle in a League One fixture last weekend. They were largely untroubled in the contest, with goals in each half from Eoin Toal and Mason Burstow earning them the win.

That was a solid return to winning ways for Bolton Wanderers, who began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Stockport County. Steven Schumacher’s team have now won six of their last seven matches across all competitions.

There are often late showings in games involving Bolton Wanderers, with three of their last five matches producing over 1.5 goals after the break. All three fixtures have also served up more goals in the second half.

Sheffield Wednesday News

Sheffield Wednesday began their Championship campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Leicester City. Manager Henrik Pedersen had only 15 senior players to choose from, but they still made a bright start, with Nathaniel Chalobah netting the opener before suffering a second-half capitulation.

That result means Sheffield Wednesday are now winless in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. There have been rumours of a player strike over unpaid wages, and while that did not happen in the opening game, the fans staged a protest at the King Power Stadium.

Like the hosts, Sheffield Wednesday’s matches often produce late drama, as seen in their opening game in the Championship. Three of their last five matches have offered up over 1.5 goals after the break.

Head to Head

Sheffield Wednesday have eight wins while Bolton Wanderers have picked up seven victories, with six draws from 21 previous matches. The most recent meeting was a League One clash in 2021, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Verdict

Bolton v Sheff Wed

Sheffield Wednesday’s problems are already reflecting on the pitch as they head into this clash winless in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. Bolton Wanderers have won six of their last seven matches and are expected to compound the problems of their visitors.

Three of Bolton Wanderers' last five matches have offered up over 1.5 goals after the break. All three fixtures have also produced more goals in the second half, and a similar pattern is expected here.

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