Bolton Wanderers and Fleetwood Town, two Lancashire rivals, will meet in the EFL Trophy, with a spot in the knockout stage on the line.

After a 3-2 win over Barrow, a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa Under-21s, and a penalty shootout loss, Bolton Wanderers now control their fate in the EFL Trophy. A win or draw in their final group match would secure at least second place and progression to the knockout rounds. However, manager Ian Evatt will be focused on stopping a recent dip in form, with his side slipping to 10th in League One after heavy defeats to Walsall and Stockport.

Fleetwood, on the other hand, are looking to continue their revival after a 1-0 win over Bradford City. The victory ended a month-long winless streak and lifted them into the top half of League Two. With three points separating them from the playoffs, Fleetwood need a win over Bolton to guarantee their place in the EFL Trophy knockout phase.

Prediction: Bolton

Bolton vs Fleetwood  stream and TV listing

Great Britain：Sky Sports+

Ireland Republic：Sky Sports+

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