The Trotters will play the Magpies' youngsters in the Northern Group C of the recently rebranded EFL Trophy. The group is already decided with both Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra sealing qualification with six points each.Bolton and Newcastle's under 21s are both yet to register a point in the competition and so cannot qualify for the next stage.
Ian Evatt's side go into the game on the back of a victory against Salford City in League Two on Friday evening. And the Wanderers head coach has suggested that changes will be made for the clash against the Magpies.The Trotters head coach will be obliged to play five players who featured in the previous match, as per the competition rules.
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