Is Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa U21s on TV? Kick off time, channel, team news and how to watch EFL Trophy fixture

When is Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa U21s?

The match takes place at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday, October 7. Kick-off is at 7.45 pm.

Team news

Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings both played for the under-21s team on Saturday against Newcastle United. They have both been on the sidelines for a long period, and Unai Emery outlined his plan for them to build up their first team minutes, and this could be an opportunity for them both.

Emi Buendia suffered his knee injury at the same time as Mings, and last month, he played against Fleetwood Town. The Argentine scored a brilliant goal, and then later made an appearance for the first-team last month.

As for the hosts, goalkeeper Nathan Baxter is out with a muscle strain. Chris Forino has a hamstring injury and will be out until after the next international break. Carlos Mendes Gomes could make an appearance after returning to full training.

Australia international Gethin Jones and Will Forrester haven't made an appearance this season, but are closing in on a return to action.

Can I get tickets?

According to the official club website, tickets are available at just £10 for adults and £5 for over 65s & under 18s.

Will it be on TV and can I stream it?

Yes. The match will be shown on Sky Sports' streaming platform Sky Sports+. Coverage usually begins around 10-15 minutes before the match, has at least one commentator, and a multi-angle camera set-up.

If you’re a Sky Sports subscriber, grab your TV remote, and search Bolton or Aston Villa in to your TV guide and you should find it. Alternatively, go on the Sky Sports+ channel, press your red button, and a section of games should appear.

The game can be watched on your mobile phone too. If you’re a Sky Sports subscriber, login via the Sky Sports app, and go on the watch tab, and the game should appear. Not a Sky Sports subscriber? You can buy a Now TV Sports Day Membership pass for £14.99. It will give you access to all of Sky Sports’ channels for the next 24-hours.

Who is the referee?

Aaron Bannister is the referee, and he's assisted by Jake Topp and Paul Stonier with Curtis Wood the fourth official. Bannister has overseen eight games this season; three National League, as well as two EFL Trophy and League Two games apiece, and a Premier League 2 game.

He was in charge of the Premier League 2 match between Aston Villa and Sunderland on September 29, 2023. Villa lost that match 3-2 with substitute Frankie Ealing dismissed.

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