Sheffield Wednesday beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 in the EFL Cup first round. Jamal Lowe scored the only goal on 70 minutes, and the match turned on Xavier Simons' sending-off on 56.
7.8Sil SwinkelsSheffield Wednesday · Defender1 shot7.8Sil SwinkelsSheffield Wednesday · Defender1 shotSheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers
First half0 - 0
- 37(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 56(Violent conduct)
- 83(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers?
Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wanderers (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Jamal Lowe (70', assist Barry Bannan) for Sheffield Wednesday.
Was Sheffield Wednesday's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Sheffield Wednesday won on finishing.
Were there any red cards in Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers?
Yes — sent off: Xavier Simons (Bolton Wanderers, 56').
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Head to Head meetings
Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers
Sheffield Wednesday
Bolton Wanderers
- 4
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 0  |
Scored goals | 9 | 5 |
Average per game | 1.5 | 0.83 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
Form
Sheffield Wednesday
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
Bolton Wanderers
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | 3.80 | 2.01 |
Bolton Wanderers · 4-3-3
Starting lineups: 1 Jack Bonham, 27 Luca Stephenson, 3 Christian Forino Joseph, 6 Ben Davies, 14 Akin Famewo, 4 Xavier Simons, 8 Josh Sheehan, 22 Gaizka Larrazabal, 20 Ruben Rodrigues, 11 Thierry Gale, 10 Sam Dalby
Sheffield Wednesday · 4-3-3
Starting lineups: 1 Joe Lumley, 7 Yan Valery, Otegbayo, 26 Sil Swinkels, 3 Max Lowe, 37 Jarvis Thornton, 23 Jordi Liongola, 10 Barry Bannan, 8 Callum Slattery, 24 Harry Gray, 48 Mason Burstow
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers emerge as the pick on CheckLive's read — four games unbeaten and clearly the stronger side on form and mentality. The caveat is this bogey fixture: Sheffield Wednesday won last year's first-round meeting 7-5. A real edge, but not a runaway.
Away win — Bolton Wanderers2.01
High confidence85%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
34.8
55.6
CheckSkill
46.6
57.4
CheckMental
20.2
67
CheckLive total43 vs 58.7+15.7
More match signals
Bolton Wanderers (DNB)84%1.62
Over 3.577%2.75
Bolton Wanderers (−1)87%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers?
Bolton Wanderers are the pick for the EFL Cup first-round tie. CheckLive favours them on form and mentality, and they arrive unbeaten in four. Sheffield Wednesday's 7-5 win a year ago is the warning.
Are Bolton favourites despite last year's 7-5?
Bolton are favourites on current form, with the better run and four games unbeaten. The 7-5 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday a year ago is genuine context, but one result, not a pattern.
Will both teams score in the EFL Cup tie?
Both teams scored in three of the last five meetings between Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton, which average 3.8 goals. With Bolton in form and last year's cup tie ending 7-5, goals in both nets looks the safer side.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.10 | 3.80 | 2.01 |