Match preview: Owls v Bolton

17 March 2023

Wednesday v Bolton
Friday 17 March
7:45pm
League One
Hillsborough

THE MATCH

It’s another huge night under the S6 lights for the Owls this evening!

Darren Moore’s side host play-off hopefuls Bolton in the 7:45pm kick-off.

Wednesday head into the game top of the pile in League One after a phenomenal run of form, consisting of 22 unbeaten games and 11 wins from the last 12 outings.

Bolton will arrive at Hillsborough with promotion ambitions of their own and currently occupy a spot in the top six.

Ian Evatt will be looking for his side to return to winning ways after a tricky spell in the third tier.

The Trotters have won only one of their last five League One fixtures and have slipped to sixth in the table, three points ahead of Wycombe who are chasing down the play-off pack.

Next up for Bolton after the Owls is a date at Wembley for the Papa Johns Trophy final.

They face Plymouth under the arch in just over two weeks.

TEAM NEWS

Wednesday: George Byers (hamstring) will miss out tonight.

Dominic Iorfa will serve his one-match suspension after seeing red at Portsmouth last week.

A big plus for the Owls is the return of Marvin Johnson from his three-match ban.

Bolton: George Johnston and MJ Williams are closing in on a return to action after lengthy spells on the sidelines.

The duo have not been ruled out of tonight’s clash at Hillsborough.

Midfielder George Thomason is also in the frame for a first taste of action since early December.

DON MEGSON (1936-2023)

Sheffield Wednesday were saddened to learn of the passing of legendary former club captain Don Megson earlier this week.

In tribute to the all-time Wednesday great, there will be a minute’s applause before kick-off.

DARREN MOORE’S FULL (LIVE) PRE-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE

TICKET NEWS

Tickets remain available ahead of tonight’s clash – click here.

OFFICIALS

Referee - Sam Purkiss
Assistant Referee - Lewis Raper
Assistant Referee - Johnathon Bickerdike
Fourth Official – Robert Lewis

iFOLLOW

The game is available to watch live exclusively on iFollow!

Supporters in the UK and overseas can buy a match pass and follow the action every step of the way!

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LIGHT SHOW

The light show will once again illuminate the stadium as the players emerge from the tunnel before kick-off.

Due to the speed and frequency of the light intermittence, we strongly advise anyone with a photosensitive disorder to show caution before entering the ground.

FAN ZONE

The Fan Zone will be open from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The hashtag for the game is #SHWBOL

Our official Twitter account @swfc will provide a blow-by-blow text update of the game, team news at 6:45pm and all the key updates from Hillsborough.

Our official Instagram @swfcofficial will also keep you up to date on the latest events, with content uploaded to the story throughout the matchday.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻!

It's matchday at Hillsborough as we host Bolton this evening! 🔵⚪️#SHWBOL pic.twitter.com/eUYp1pWuUN
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) March 17, 2023

LAST FIVE

SUPPORTER CONDUCT

Following anti-social behaviour incidents this season, we are reinforcing the importance of all supporters staying within EFL Ground Regulations, which can be found HERE

Under the banner of ‘Love Football. Protect The Game’ the FA, Premier League and EFL have together introduced new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social, discriminatory and criminal behaviours seen within football grounds.
Find out more HERE

INCLUSIVITY WITH WEDNESDAY

Sheffield Wednesday are committed to fostering a fully inclusive matchday environment for all supporters, home and away. We subscribe absolutely to the EFL Code of Practice for Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination.

Find out more HERE

Match Reports

Report | Wednesday 1-1 Bolton

17 March 2023

Bolton came from behind to deny Wednesday victory but the unbeaten run extends to 23 games.

That represents half a season of football and although the Owls didn’t have the most productive of evenings, it’s another point on the board at the summit of League One.

Lee Gregory fired his side into the lead but Victor Adeboyejo earned Wanderers a deserved share of the spoils.

The first murmurings came from the visitors, pressing the hosts from the off, but Darren Moore’s men soon found their stride.

And three chances arrived in quickfire fashion before Wednesday hit the front.

Keeper James Trafford did well to thwart Gregory, then Josh Windass glanced just wide and Barry Bannan fizzed a long ranger past the post.

But Bolton couldn’t keep Gregory quiet and fell behind on seven minutes.

Reece James sent a delightful pinpoint cross onto the head of Aden Flint, whose guided header landed nicely for Gregory to find the top corner from 10 yards.

The Owls stayed on top, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Flint troubling the Trotters’ backline, and only rarely did the Lancashire side stray forward.

But when they did on 36 minutes, Wednesday were made to pay. Gethin Jones ran into space down the right and pulled back for Adeboyejo, who slotted into the bottom corner with the aid of a deflection.

Marvin Johnson, back from suspension, came on for the second half and made a decent impact down the left channel.

Bolton had to deal with a flurry of crosses as Wednesday sought to restore the advantage but there was a scare at the other end when Flint tangled with Dion Charles in the box.

There did appear to be no contact, though, and the referee waved away the appeals.

The pendulum swung back in Wednesday’s favour and Liam Palmer saw a rising shot clear the crossbar following good work from Dele-Bashiru.

But that proved the only real opening as the clock ticked down and despite the Owls showing more intent in the closing stages, a point apiece was probably the right result.

Wednesday: Dawson, Hunt, Palmer, Flint, Famewo, James (Johnson 46), Vaulks, Bannan, Dele-Bashiru, Windass (Smith 60), Gregory (Adeniran 78)

Match Reports

Ticket News

Ticket details: Owls v Bolton

20 February 2023

Owls v Bolton
Friday 17 March 2023 – (7:45pm)
League One

Tickets for this Category A fixture start from just £23 for Adult Owls Members and £5 for Under 11 Members on the Kop.

Tickets are on sale now to Season Ticket holders and Owls Members.

General sale is from Thursday 23 February.

Tickets are available to purchase at the Ticket Office, by telephone on 03700 201867 (Option 1 - £2 booking fee per ticket) or online.

Kop	Members	Non Members
Adult	£23	£26
Senior/Under 21	£13	£16
Student & Armed Forces	£16	£26
Junior U17	£10	£15
Junior U11	£5	£10
Junior U5 (advance sales)	£5	£5

North/Grandstand	Members	Non Members
Adult	£26	£29
Senior/Under 21	£16	£19
Student & Armed Forces	£19	£29
Junior U17	£10	£15
Junior U11	£5	£10
Junior U5 (advance sales)	£5	£5

South	Members	Non Members
Adult	£29	£32
Senior/Under 21	£19	£22
Student & Armed Forces	£22	£32
Junior U17	£10	£15
Junior U11	£5	£10
Junior U5 (advance sales)	£5	£5