Bolton Wanderers vs Salford City LIVE: Build-up, early team news, match updates & reaction

Bolton Wanderers take on Salford City this evening in the Carabao Cup with a place in the second round up for grabs.

The Whites take on the Ammies at the University of Bolton Stadium in the first round of the competition. It will be the first time the two sides have played since the 2020/21 season, where Wanderers came out on top in the two clashes in League Two.

A place in the second round up for grabs. The draw for this will take place tomorrow evening after the conclusion of the televised game between Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday.

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Wanderers have started the League One campaign well with a win and a draw placing them third in the table at this very early stage of the campaign. The Ammies meanwhile have done the same and yet to concede a goal as they sit seventh in League Two.

But both sides will put their league interests for one side this evening as they bid to be in the hat for tomorrow evening's draw. If the score is level after normal time, then a penalty shootout will take place.

We'll be live throughout the evening to bring you all the latest updates from the cup tie. We'll have all the build-up, team news, match updates and reaction from the University of Bolton Stadium to see which side can book their place in the second round.

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In terms of the Wanderers team which will take to the pitch this evening, Ian Evatt insists he will pick a Bolton side which is the right one to beat Salford City and not give players appearances for the sake of giving them