MX23RW : Thursday, November 14 04:43:06| >> :600:284517:284517:

Boxing Day Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Newcastle United

Preview: Bolton vs. Newcastle
© PA Photos
Newcastle United head to the Reebok Stadium looking for their first victory in six matches.

Alan Pardew will take his Newcastle United side to Bolton Wanderers on Boxing Day looking for their first win in six matches.

The Magpies' chances of taking all three points have been boosted by the return of French midfielder Yohan Cabaye, who missed Wednesday's defeat to West Bromwich Albion because of suspension.

However, Pardew will be without the services of full-back Davide Santon, who is nursing a knee injury. Midfielder Danny Guthrie will also miss the match with an ankle problem.

Owen Coyle will be hoping that his Bolton Wanderers side can build upon the momentum gained from the mid-week win over fellow strugglers Blackburn Rovers.

Captain Kevin Davies, who was dropped for the Blackburn victory, could return to partner Ivan Klasnic in attack, while Paul Robinson is expected to take the place of the injured Marcos Alonso at left-back.

Current form:

Bolton: LLLLLW
Newcastle: LDLLDL

Sports Mole says: 2-2

ID:11417: cacheID:11417:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2862:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Marcos Alonso
Read Next:
Alonso out for six weeks
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Wycombe WanderersWycombe14102232161632
2Birmingham CityBirmingham1393124121230
3Wrexham1484222101228
4Barnsley147432318525
5Lincoln CityLincoln147432117425
6Stockport CountyStockport156632517824
7Mansfield TownMansfield137332015524
8Huddersfield TownHuddersfield147252114723
9Reading147252221123
10Bolton WanderersBolton147252224-223
11Exeter CityExeter137151410422
12Peterborough UnitedPeterborough156363127421
13Charlton AthleticCharlton145451515019
14Stevenage155371116-518
15Rotherham UnitedRotherham154561418-417
16Bristol Rovers145271621-517
17Northampton TownNorthampton144461821-316
18Blackpool144462128-716
19Wigan AthleticWigan143561212014
20Leyton Orient144281418-414
21Crawley TownCrawley153391427-1312
22Cambridge UnitedCambridge133191223-1110
23Burton Albion141581525-108
24Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury1522111327-148


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!