Wanderers are back in action as they host Premier League side Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup second round.

Ian Evatt’s men reached this stage with a 5-1 win against League Two Salford City in the opening round.

When and where is the game being played?

The tie takes place at the UniBol on Tuesday night (KO 7:45pm). Tickets are available at a reduced price of £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.

The sides haven't met since April 2019 when goals from Jack Grealish and Tammy Abraham gave the Midlands outfit a 2-0 victory, which saw the Whites relegated from the Championship. 

How to follow the action

The best place to follow the action is our matchday blog, featuring build-up and live updates from the ground.

The fixture has also been chosen for live coverage on Sky Sports Football (channel 403) for domestic viewers.

Live commentary is also available for every match this season and supporters can purchase a monthly audio pass for £4.50.

Commentary is also available on Bolton FM, while BBC Radio Manchester will have updates on FM and DAB.

Will highlights be available?

Highlights will be available both on iFollow and the club’s YouTube channel after the game.

The action will also be on the Carabao Cup highlights show on ITV4, which airs at 10:30pm on Wednesday night after the full round of fixtures has been completed.

ITV4 can be found on 117 Freesat, Sky 120, Freeview 26 and Virgin 178 for viewers in the UK.

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