Bolton face Oxford in the League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium this afternoon with a place in the second tier of English football up for grabs.
Bolton, who finished third in the regular season, were the favored team in their semi-final matchup against sixth-placed Barnsley, emerging victorious with a 5-4 aggregate score.
Oxford’s 2-1 aggregate win over Peterborough in the semi-finals was unexpected, bringing them one step closer to the Championship.
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After a heavy 5-0 defeat to Bolton in March, Oxford has the potential to overturn their previous result by winning the League One play-off final.
Following their significant loss at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, a televised game, Oxford found themselves in a precarious eighth position in League One, leaving little margin for error in their play-off push.
Oxford’s manager Des Buckingham’s candid critique of their performance was well received, and the team has been in formidable form since.
Oxford gathered 17 points in their last eight league games and showcased disciplined, strategic play in the semi-finals to secure a 2-1 aggregate win over Peterborough.
Their ability to limit the high-scoring Peterborough to just one goal was commendable and positions them well for their challenge at Wembley.
As underdogs against Bolton, who were 10 points ahead of them in the league standings, Oxford face a tough opponent. Despite being contenders for automatic promotion for much of the season, Bolton’s recent form has waned.
They dropped points in seven of their last 11 league games and showed vulnerability in their play-off semi-finals against Barnsley, although they ultimately won 5-4 on aggregate.
Bolton’s defense, which has allowed two or more goals in three of their last five games, might struggle against Oxford, who seem undervalued in their bid to leave the third tier after eight seasons.
