Fixtures have been released and already excitement is bubbling over the new 2021/22 campaign.
Bolton Wanderers secured an immediate return to League One after achieving automatic promotion last season and Ian Evatt's side harbour ambitions of back-to-back successes as they seek to build on their prosperous platform.
They start the season with the visit of Milton Keynes Dons on August 7 before following that up with a trip to face their rivals in AFC Wimbledon.
But what of Bolton's local rivals?
Wigan Athletic staved off relegation last season and will share similar targets to that of Bolton as they seek a return to the Championship.
With supporters returning to football stadiums this season, the anticipation of a local derby will be rife and Wanderers fans won't have to wait too long before they sink their teeth into a contest against Wigan.
Bolton vs Wigan dates
16/10/2021 - University of Bolton stadium
02/04/2022 - DW Stadium
