History of the Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Blues prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at St. Andrew's on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record against The Trotters on home soil. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 12 of the 56 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Andrew's was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Blues running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2004/2005 Sat 25 Sep Bolton Wdrs. 1 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 06 Mar Birmingham C. 2-0 Bolton Wdrs. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 25 Oct Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 01 Feb Bolton Wdrs. 4 - 2 Birmingham C. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 02 Nov Birmingham C. 3 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. PREM 2000/2001 Fri 13 Apr Bolton Wdrs. 2 - 2 Birmingham C. CHMP 2000/2001 Sat 04 Nov Birmingham C. 1 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. CHMP
Recent respective form guides
Blues have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, These games have seen them score just 7 goals, though they have conceded only 4.
Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Trotters have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Blues are currently just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 26 points from their 21 games played so far, Bolton Wanderers find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 21 matches.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A P Birmingham City 6 4 0 2 12 8 12 Bolton Wanderers 6 0 1 5 5 11 1
STB prediction ...
Blues have not exactly set the world alight at St. Andrew's in the first part of the season, but I am quietly confident that they can ease past an out-of-sorts Bolton side in this game. Home WinSequence statistics: Birmingham City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .Bolton Wanderers Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 10 most recent games.