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Millwall lost 0-3 to Wrexham without scoring
Bolton drew 0-0 with Queens Park Rangers
Bolton lost 0-1 to Lincoln City
Josh Coburn and John McAtee are expected
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Millwall
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
13
⚽⚽
Dykes
20
↓65′
Esse
10
⚽
Neghli
7
↓65′
Arconte
49
↓55′
Mazou-Sacko
14
Metcalfe
3
Sturge
5
Cooper
6
⚽
Taylor
2
↓81′
Osei-Tutu
15
Crocombe
Bench (13)
Daniel Kelly ↑55′ · Zak Lovelace ↑65′ · Elkan Baggott ↑81′ · Danny Batth · Filip Marschall · Alfie Massey · Josh Coburn · Casper de Norre · Mihailo Ivanovic · Tristan Crama · Ryan Leonard · Mathis Servais · Massimo Luongo
Coach · Alex Neil
Match Preview
Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 15:01 UTC
Millwall and Bolton look for stability at The Den
The tactical battle at The Den this Saturday hinges on whether Millwall can rediscover their defensive discipline against a Bolton side searching for rhythm in the Championship. With both teams looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, the match promises to be a test of resilience as they meet on matchday 5.
Tactical shapes and midfield control
Millwall are expected to line up with a back three of Elkan Baggott, Jake Cooper, and Caleb Taylor, aiming to provide a solid base for their midfield quartet. This setup places significant responsibility on the central trio of Daniel Kelly, Camiel Neghli, and Mark Sykes to dictate the tempo and support the forward pairing of Josh Coburn and Lyndon Dykes.
Bolton Wanderers appear set to counter with a midfield-heavy approach, featuring Samuel Iling-Junior, Xavier Simons, and Josh Sheehan. Their structure is designed to crowd the middle of the pitch, looking to feed John McAtee and Sam Dalby while utilizing Gaizka Larrazabal as a versatile threat on the wing.
Personnel in the spotlight
For the hosts, the attacking duo of Josh Coburn and Lyndon Dykes will be tasked with disrupting the Bolton defensive line, which is expected to feature Chris Forino-Joseph and Ben Davies. Their ability to hold up the ball and bring the midfield into play will be crucial if Millwall are to improve on their recent output.
Bolton will look to the creativity of Josh Sheehan to unlock the Millwall defence. With Jack Bonham in goal, the visitors will need a disciplined performance from their backline to manage the physical presence of the Millwall forward line throughout the 90 minutes.
Recent form and momentum
Millwall arrive at this fixture following a difficult week, having suffered defeats to Wrexham and Southampton in the Championship. Their earlier victory against Norwich City remains the high point of their recent league campaign, and they will be eager to replicate that performance on home soil.
Bolton Wanderers have also found points hard to come by lately, with a narrow loss to Sheffield United and a defeat to Lincoln City in their most recent outings. Their win against Preston North End in mid-August provides a template for success, but they will need to tighten up at the back to secure a positive result at The Den.
Historical context of the fixture
Meetings between these two sides have often been tight affairs, with neither team able to establish long-term dominance in recent years. Their last Championship encounter in March 2019 saw Bolton edge a 2-1 win, while previous clashes have frequently ended in draws, highlighting the competitive nature of this matchup.
As they prepare for this latest meeting, both managers will be aware that history offers little comfort. The focus remains entirely on the present, with both squads needing to find their best form to climb the table in the early stages of the season.
Bolton Wanderers
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
10
↓60′
Dalby
11
Gale
45
↓46′
McAtee
16
↓60′
Iling-Junior
4
↓76′
Simons
8
Sheehan
14
↓75′
Famewo
6
Davies
3
Forino-Joseph
5
Brunt
1
Bonham
Bench (9)
Ruben Rodrigues ↑46′ · Kyliane Dong ↑60′ · Max Conway ↑75′ · Ryan Hardie ↑76′ · Eoin Toal · Ethan Erhahon · Jayden Nelson · Gavin Bazunu · Gavin Bazunu
Coach · Steven Schumacher
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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