Barnsley vs Bolton Wanderers - League One playoffs: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

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Barnsley will play host to Bolton Wanderers on Friday in the second leg of their League One playoff semi-final.

Nicky Cadden's strike on the hour mark in the first leg was almost immediately cancelled out by a Dion Charles equaliser, leaving the two teams tied at 1-1 heading into what promises to be an intriguing affair.

Here's all you need to know about this one.


Where are Barnsley vs Bolton playing?

  • Location: Barnsley, England
  • Stadium: Oakwell
  • Date: Wednesday 17 May
  • Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
  • Referee: Joshua Smith

Barnsley vs Bolton H2H Results (Last Five Games)

  • Barnsley: 1 win
  • Bolton: 2 wins
  • Draws: 2

Current Form (Last Five Games)

  • Barnsley: WLDLD
  • Bolton: WLWWD

How to watch Barnsley vs Bolton on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United Kingdom

Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football

United States

ESPN+

Canada

DAZN


Barnsley team news

Fears over the fitness of Mads Andersen and Devante Cole ahead of the first leg were dismissed as both started the game, so there should be no problems for Michael Duff.

Barnsley predicted lineup vs Bolton

(3-5-2): Isted; Thomas, Andersen, Kitching; Williams, Phillips, Connell, Kane, Cadden; Tedic, Cole.


Bolton team news

Gethin Jones remains out through injury but Ian Evatt is otherwise at full strength.

Bolton predicted lineup vs Barnsley

(3-4-1-2): Trafford; Toal, Santos, Johnston; Bradley, Sheehan, Morley, Williams; Dempsey; Kachunga, Charles.


Barnsley vs Bolton score prediction

Only one place separated these two sides in the League One standings and that's because there isn't a lot between them. This could easily go either way.

Bolton controlled the possession in the first leg but it was Barnsley who had the better, and more frequent, chances to win the game. If they can do that on enemy turf, Barnsley should be able to do it again at home.

Expect a tight affair but Barnsley should just about edge it.

Prediction: Barnsley 1-0 Bolton