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PREVIEW: Bolton v Swans

Posted on: Sat 28 Jan 2012

The Swans are on the road once again this weekend as they take on Bolton in the fourth round of the FA Cup (3pm).

It is a welcome break from Premier League action, and Brendan Rodgers' men will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat at Sunderland.

But they face a Bolton side who are brimming with confidence following their impressive 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Reebok.

And the visitors will also be reunited with a couple of familiar faces, with former Swans Darren Pratley and Sam Ricketts set to feature for the hosts.

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Brendan Rodgers' men reached this stage of the competition after beating Barnsley in round three, and the Swans boss has already reiterated his desire to do well in the cup.

Bolton, meanwhile, needed a replay to get past League Two side Macclesfield. After being held to a 2-2 draw at Moss Rose, Owen Coyle's side comfortably beat the Silkmen 2-0 at the Reebok.

Brendan Rodgers has no fresh injury concerns for the trip north, but has confirmed that he will shuffle his pack.

With Steven Caulker being denied permission to play by parent club Spurs, that could open the door for captain Garry Monk to partner Ashley Williams in defence.

Steven Caulker

Meanwhile, new Bolton signing Tim Ream won't feature as he wasn't registered in time.

What they said

"They (Swansea) have been outstanding, beating Arsenal the other week - it was probably similar to us and the result against Liverpool - and they have talented players and individual match-winners. For me, it's a good game to look forward to. We showed last week, and it was long overdue, what we can do at the Reebok."
Bolton boss Owen Coyle.

"We want to do well in the cup, but we know that Bolton will provide us with a difficult task. You have to take it one game at a time and there's still a long way to go in the competition. I expect a tough game. They (Bolton) have a good record in the competition and they will be buoyed after their win over Liverpool."
Swans boss Brendan Rodgers.

One to watch: David Ngog

The Frenchman arrived at the Reebok Stadium in the summer after a tough spell with Liverpool.

The 22-year-old scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over Wigan back in October and he has only added one goal to his tally since then.

After starting his career with PSG, Ngog arrived at Anfield in 2008 and went on to score nine goals in 63 appearances on Merseyside.

Ashley Williams

Head-to-head

The Trotters are unbeaten in eight meetings at home to the Swans since 1980. The last game in Bolton between the two sides was at Burnden Park back in the 1992/1993 season when the home side won 3-1.

Meanwhile, the Swans were victorious when the two clubs met earlier this season in the Premier League, with Brendan Rodgers' side also running out 3-1 winners at the Liberty courtesy of goals from Scott Sinclair, Joe Allen and Danny Graham.

Bolton

Bolton are unbeaten in eight meetings at home to the Swans since 1980

Bolton have lost only one of their last four FA Cup meetings with Premier League sides: the semi-final against Stoke last season

Owen Coyle's side have conceded just one goal in their last six FA Cup games at home combined

Last five games: LDWLW

Swans

A win earlier this season in the league ended Swansea's run of nine games without a win against the Trotters (D4 L5)

Swansea have been eliminated at the fourth round stage on seven of the 11 occasions that they have made it this far

The Swans have scored in their last eight FA Cup games on the road

Last five games: DDWWL

32Red Odds: Bolton 19-13 Swans 19-10 Draw 11-5

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