In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the second leg of the League One promotion play-offs started with Bolton Wanderers facing Bansley at home. This is the second year that the two teams have met in the play-offs. Bolton, who was eliminated by Bansley last year, is aiming for revenge this year. The latter defeated the former 3-1 in the first round as an away guest. Moreover, Bolton will return to play at home today. Bolton is looking forward to it A double beat Bansley to advance to the play-off final.

In fact, Bolton had the opportunity to compete for direct promotion this year. During the season, there were many top spots or promotions. However, since February, the team has almost always been ranked third in the standings, and finally ended in third place in the regular season. Playing in the play-offs again after last year. In the first round away game against Bansley, Bolton continued their unbeaten momentum in the last 7 games of the regular season. Relying on Dean Charles 's brace and Randall Williams ' contribution, Bolton finally defeated Bansley 3-1 as an away game. , not only completed revenge but also gained the opportunity to advance. Attack is one of Bolton's strengths. They averaged 1.87 goals per game in League One this season (excluding play-offs), second only to Peterborough. In the past 7 games, they have scored more goals in each game. Having scored at least 2 goals in 6 games, this time against Bansley, whose defensive level ranks in the middle of the league, it will not be difficult for Bolton to win again.

Compared with last season, Bansley has regressed this season, with 10 points less than last season. As a result, they can only catch the last train of the play-offs in sixth place. The fundamental reason for the team's regression is the decline in defense. This season's English League One (excluding play-offs) conceded an average of 1.39 goals per game, which is the worst defense among the top 13 teams. Their weaknesses were also exposed in the first round of the play-offs. Bolton was more targeted, and the net loss of 2 goals made it more difficult to comeback in the second round. Bunsley is currently facing a quagmire of 7 games without a win in all competitions. Although they have scored in every game during this period, their poor defensive performance has made them unable to make ends meet. What is also important to note is that the team is suffering from four consecutive away defeats. Bansley, who is in good shape, is doomed in this trip.