Sheffield Wednesday were due to host Bolton Wanderers at Hillsborough in a League One match, with both sides pursuing different objectives. Wednesday aimed to strengthen their position at the top of the table, while Bolton sought to maintain their place in the play-off race; Sports Mole predicted a 2–0 home win.

Wednesday entered the match on a 22-game league unbeaten run and were three points clear of Plymouth Argyle, with two games in hand. Bolton had 62 points from 34 matches but had gone three games without a win; striker Dion Charles had scored 15 league goals, while Jon Dadi Bodvarsson was injured.