Stoke City desperately need points on Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:00 PM in the Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Stoke City come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Bolton Wanderers, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 1D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Stoke City lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Bolton Wanderers won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Stoke City a slight edge, but Bolton Wanderers are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.