Who will make the starting eleven? As League One action heats up, the Peterborough United F.C. vs Bolton Wanderers F.C.
lineups for their April 26, 2025 clash have been confirmed. Both teams have had to navigate injury concerns and suspensions while selecting their starting formations for this important fixture.
Peterborough United’s confirmed lineup
Darren Ferguson has named a strong Peterborough United starting eleven despite missing several key players through injury. The Posh will line up with J. Steer between the posts, protected by a back four of C. Johnston, E. Fernandez, S. Hughes, and H. Mills.
In midfield, R. De Havilland and H. Kyprianou will provide the engine room presence, with A. Odoh offering creative support. The attack features Peterborough’s formidable trio that has been so crucial this season – M. Mothersille, K. Poku, and R. Jade-Jones, who have combined for an impressive 34 league goals between them.
Notable abseuntees for Peterborough include:
* A. Collins (injured)
* C. Hayes (injured)
* O. Wallin (injured)
Bolton Wanderers’ team selection
Steven Schumacher’s Bolton Wanderers have been hit hard by injuries and suspensions, forcing several adjustments to their preferred lineup. N. Baxter starts in goal, with a defensive unit of G. Jones, C. Forino-Joseph, G. Johnston, and W. Randall.
The midfield consists of G. Thomasson, J. Matete, and A. Murphy, while the forward line features K. Lolos, A. Collins, and J. McAtee. This attacking trio will be tasked with breaking down Peterborough’s defense and creating scoring opportunities.
Bolton’s selection challenges were significant, with J. Dacres-Cogley suspended after receiving two yellow cards in their previous match. Gethin Jones has stepped in as his replacement in the starting eleven.
Injury concerns and tactical implications
Peterborough’s selection decisions were somewhat straightforward despite their injuries. The attacking trio of Poku, Jade-Jones, and Mothersille has been performing consistently, making them automatic selections when available. Carl Johnston was considered doubtful leading up to the match but has been deemed fit enough to start.
For Bolton, the injury list is extensive and has forced Schumacher into several adjustments. The absence of players like R. Santos, K. Etete, and W. Forrester has significantly impacted their defensive options. Aaron Collins partners John McAtee in attack, with both players expected to provide the goal threat for the visitors.
Match developments and substitutions
As the match progressed, both managers made tactical adjustments. Bolton’s K. Lolos was replaced by Aaron Collins, while Peterborough bruoght on R. Jones and K. Poku to freshen up their attack. These changes reflected the evolving nature of the contest.
The match itself produced notable moments, including a penalty converted by Malik Mothersille for Peterborough and an equalizing goal from Chris Forino for Bolton. These goals highlighted the competitive nature of the encounter between two teams with playoff aspirations.
The team selections for both sides demonstrate how managers must adapt to availability issues while maintaniing tactical coherence. Ferguson and Schumacher have both shown their ability to field competitive lineups despite missing several preferred starters.