"Starting with the hosts, while Bolton might have marked their return from November's international break with consecutive League One stalemates against Luton and Tuesday's guests, Steven Schumacher's men are widely regarded as a standout play-off candidate this season. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last month as they clinched a 2-1 victory against Huddersfield, the Trotters are unbeaten in all of their previous seven appearances across all competitions."
"As for the visitors, although Bradford might have come flying out of the traps after making their League One return this season, it is no secret that Graham Alexander's men are seeking some recent stability. Despite still scrapping it out at the top of the third-tier table, Tuesday's guests are enduring their most testing period since opening up the 2025/26 campaign."
Bolton enter the EFL Trophy knockout tie with strong momentum, unbeaten in their last seven matches and carrying a 2-1 FA Cup win over Huddersfield. The side secured knockout qualification with a 6-2 away win at Port Vale and have won eight of their last nine games at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton have not lost at home within 90 minutes since April and are widely regarded as a play-off contender under Steven Schumacher. Bradford show early-season promise but seek stability, with just one win in eight matches and a recent 3-1 EFL Trophy loss at Doncaster.
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