Championship A-z: Bolton Wanderers

Last updated : 27 July 2017 By leedsunited.com

Ahead of the new season we look at our first opposition in the league.

One of the most exciting days in the football calendar- the opening day of a new season.

We are bringing you the lowdown on each of the opponents we will be facing in the division next season with our Championship A-Z courtesy of the official website; www.leedsunited.com

Name: Bolton Wanderers

Nicknames: The Trotters

Founded: 1874

Stadium: Macron Stadium

Stadium capacity: 28,723

Distance from Elland Road: 50 miles

Manager/head coach: Phil Parkinson

2016/17 league position: 2nd (Sky Bet League One - Promoted)

2016/17 top goal league goal scorer: Gary Madine, Zach Clough, Josh Vela, David Wheater (9)

2016/17 average league attendance: 15,194

Previous encounters: 64

Leeds United wins: 26 Draws: 15 Bolton Wanderers wins: 23

Last time at home: Leeds United 2 (Antenucci 39,62) Bolton Wanderers 1 (Woolery 74) – Saturday 5th March 2016 (Sky Bet Championship)

Last time away: Bolton Wanderers 1 (Pratley 80) Leeds United 2 (Doukara 8, Diagouraga 39) – Saturday 30th January 2016 (Emirates FA Cup)

Eddie Gray’s verdict: “Bolton have struggled for a few years with their finances and I still think there is a lot to be put right at the football club.  They had a great season though last year, they have a good, young manager and they could surprise a few people next season.”

Did you know:  Bolton Wanderers were the winners of the first Wembley FA Cup Final in 1923.