Ahead of the new season we look at our first opposition in the league.
One of the most exciting days in the football calendar- the opening day of a new season.
We are bringing you the lowdown on each of the opponents we will be facing in the division next season with our Championship A-Z courtesy of the official website; www.leedsunited.com
Name: Bolton Wanderers
Nicknames: The Trotters
Founded: 1874
Stadium: Macron Stadium
Stadium capacity: 28,723
Distance from Elland Road: 50 miles
Manager/head coach: Phil Parkinson
2016/17 league position: 2nd (Sky Bet League One - Promoted)
2016/17 top goal league goal scorer: Gary Madine, Zach Clough, Josh Vela, David Wheater (9)
2016/17 average league attendance: 15,194
Previous encounters: 64
Leeds United wins: 26 Draws: 15 Bolton Wanderers wins: 23
Last time at home: Leeds United 2 (Antenucci 39,62) Bolton Wanderers 1 (Woolery 74) – Saturday 5th March 2016 (Sky Bet Championship)
Last time away: Bolton Wanderers 1 (Pratley 80) Leeds United 2 (Doukara 8, Diagouraga 39) – Saturday 30th January 2016 (Emirates FA Cup)
Eddie Gray’s verdict: “Bolton have struggled for a few years with their finances and I still think there is a lot to be put right at the football club. They had a great season though last year, they have a good, young manager and they could surprise a few people next season.”
Did you know: Bolton Wanderers were the winners of the first Wembley FA Cup Final in 1923.