The Trotters go into the encounter in Cumbria sitting 15th in the table and having lost three of their last four matches. But despite this, Bolton are still just five points from the play-offs in a tightly packed division.
In front of them are Chris Beech's side who are third in the table and sitting in the automatic promotion spots at present. And Wanderers are expecting a physical test against Beech's men this afternoon against a Cumbrians side which are in great form at Brunton Park.
All eyes from a Wanderers perspective will be on the team that Ian Evatt picks to start against the Cumbrians. There are a few choices to be made, specifically in the wing-back areas and in central midfield.
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