The North-West derby against the Reds is hopefully the first of many games during the new season in which the Wanderers will be featured on the box. Last season's live coverage was at a minimum for the Trotters despite their unexpected success in the Premiership, something which was picked up on by chairman Phil Gartside last month.
Newcastle United's visit to the Reebok is also billed for live coverage for the second season in succession and will now take place on Sunday 31st October again with a 4:05pm kick off. The Magpies North-East rivals Middlesbrough also find themselves in the company of Andy Gray and co as the Wanderers travel to the Riverside Stadium on 7th November for a 2pm kick off time.
Suprisingly the three local derbies in December against both the Manchester clubs and Blackburn Rovers have been snubbed in favour of less glamourous ties.
SUMMARY OF BOLTON'S LIVE GAMES
Sunday 29th August 2004 Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool (4:05pm)
Sunday 31st October 2004 Bolton Wanderers vs Newcastle United (4:05pm)
Sunday 7th November 2004 Middlesbrough vs Bolton Wanderers (2:00pm)
The club have also confirmed that Bolton's trip to Highbury to face the Champions Arsenal will take place on SKY's Pay Per View channel with a lunchtime kick off. The 2nd October clash with newly promoted West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns is also available for PPV viewers.
PAY PER VIEW GAMES
Saturday 18th September 2004 Arsenal vs Bolton Wanderers (12:45pm)
Saturday 2nd October 2004 West Brom vs Bolton Wanderers (5:15pm)