Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Birmingham vs Bolton Match Live – Preview 18-Sep-2012
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Birmingham vs Bolton Match Preview
TEAM NEWS
Birmingham skipper Stephen Carr is out for up to six months after having surgery on his knee injury, while Darren Ambrose remains a doubt.
Meanwhile striker Nikola Zigic (foot) and defender Curtis Davies (ankle) look set to return after injury.
Bolton have no new injury concerns and hope to name the same squad from Saturday's 2-1 win over Watford.
Long-term absentees Stuart Holden, David Wheater and Josh Vela remain sidelined with knee injuries.
Birmingham skipper Stephen Carr is out for up to six months after having surgery on his knee injury, while Darren Ambrose remains a doubt.
Meanwhile striker Nikola Zigic (foot) and defender Curtis Davies (ankle) look set to return after injury.
Bolton have no new injury concerns and hope to name the same squad from Saturday's 2-1 win over Watford.
Long-term absentees Stuart Holden, David Wheater and Josh Vela remain sidelined with knee injuries.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Birmingham's 2-1 win in this corresponding fixture in the Premier League in April 2011 was their first victory in five league games against Bolton.
• Their last second level league meeting on this ground was in November 2000, when they drew 1-1.
• Blues have found the net in 20 of their last 21 home league games against the Trotters.
Birmingham City
• Third bottom Birmingham are looking for their second win of the Championship season.
• They are unbeaten in eight home league games, and have lost only one of the last 25 at St Andrews.
• If selected, Chris Burke will be making his 250th appearance in English and Scottish league football.
Bolton Wanderers
• Owen Coyle's side have lost all three on the road in league and cup, but need one goal to total 700 away from home in second level league football.
• Bolton have been fouled against more often than any other club in the Championship (69 times).
• Zat Knight is poised to make his 100th league appearance for the Trotters.
Head-to-head
• Birmingham's 2-1 win in this corresponding fixture in the Premier League in April 2011 was their first victory in five league games against Bolton.
• Their last second level league meeting on this ground was in November 2000, when they drew 1-1.
• Blues have found the net in 20 of their last 21 home league games against the Trotters.
Birmingham City
• Third bottom Birmingham are looking for their second win of the Championship season.
• They are unbeaten in eight home league games, and have lost only one of the last 25 at St Andrews.
• If selected, Chris Burke will be making his 250th appearance in English and Scottish league football.
Bolton Wanderers
• Owen Coyle's side have lost all three on the road in league and cup, but need one goal to total 700 away from home in second level league football.
• Bolton have been fouled against more often than any other club in the Championship (69 times).
• Zat Knight is poised to make his 100th league appearance for the Trotters.
Source : BBC
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