History of the Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal fixture
Arsenal face a trip to Bolton Wanderers at Reebok Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 66 games played, Gunners have recorded 17 wins, and Bolton Wanderers have come away with 31 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, the Trotters carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 25 Oct | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | League Cup |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Arsenal | 3 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 24 Apr | Bolton Wdrs. | 2-1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Arsenal | 4 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 20 Jan | Arsenal | 4 - 2 | Bolton Wdrs. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 17 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 10 Jan | Arsenal | 1 - 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 only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Bolton Wanderers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 22 matches.
Arsenal's total of 36 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 13 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Gunners out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bolton Wanderers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Arsenal | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here