Bolton Wanderers 'looking into' possibility of having reserves, B team or under-23s set up

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The Trotters sit sixth in League Two heading into tomorrow's fixture at Valley Parade and can consolidate their position in the top seven with another victory. They also have the chance to do the double over the Bantams after a 1-0 victory at the University of Bolton Stadium last October.

The Trotters are currently in a routine of midweek and weekend games in League Two in a frantic run of matches which has taken them all the way through February and into March. An eight game unbeaten run including six wins on the bounce has taken Bolton into the play-offs and firmly in the hunt for promotion.

Are you surprised when you have a moment to reflect since you’ve hurtled up the league table from 19th to sixth? “Am I surprised? No, I’m not surprised because I believe in what we do and I believe in myself and the rest of my team and my staff. "The difference has obviously been that we had a really good window in January and I now have the tools to be able to do my job really.

The Trotters travel to Valley Parade this weekend aiming to extend a winning run of six games which has taken them into the League Two play-offs. The Bantams too are in a good run of form, having won their last five games on the trot.But Bradford midfielder Pritchard will not be involved in the clash this weekend after Bantams joint boss Conor Sellars confirmed he will be out for the season due to a back injury.

The Trotters head to Valley Parade this weekend aiming for seven wins on the bounce and seeking to continue their rise up the League Two table.

Wanderers.Skipper Sarcevic was among Bolton's star performers against the Latics, having a hand in the first goal and making his second start and fourth appearance since returning from injury. His return has coincided with the end of the January transfer window and fresh players such as Oladapo Afolayan, Marcus Maddison, MJ Williams, Kieran Lee and Declan John coming into the club.

Wanderers.But after their previous win over the Bluebirds, Wanderers looked at what aspects of their performance could have been improved upon.And one of these included getting the ball from the centre halves quicker to their team mates, which Ian Evatt felt Wanderers put into action well against the Latics.

Wanderers are on the road with a short trip to take on the Latics and are aiming to build upon and extend their seven match unbeaten run.

Wanderers slipped to a disappointing stoppage time defeat against the Latics at the University of Bolton Stadium in October.Zak Dearnley netted a late stoppage time winner from a counter attack after Nathan Delfouneso had earlier cancelled out Ben Garrity's opener.That result left Wanderers 20th in League Two and on just four points.

The Trotters make the short journey to Boundary Park to take on the Latics in League Two. Wanderers head into the encounter as the form team in League Two at present, having won their last five games on the spin and are seven matches unbeaten.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two.He joined the club last summer and has made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, including every game for Bolton in League Two. Santos has now signed a fresh deal until the summer of 2023 at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Wanderers over the summer as part of a recruitment drive by new boss Ian Evatt.

Wanderers this term, helping Ian Evatt’s men to rise to seventh in League Two and into the play-offs. He has featured in every league game for the Trotters this campaign and has also been named in several League Two teams of the week.And the central defender is hoping to push on with Wanderers now that his future has been taken care of.Santos said: “I’m happy it has finally got done.

Bolton finally managed to break down a defensively well organised Bluebirds team.

Bolton's top scorer. And on both occasions, the former Crewe Alexandra striker has netted the winner in 1-0 victories, first on the road against Southend United and then at home against Barrow over the weekend.

Wanderers claimed all three points at the death at the University of Bolton Stadium yesterday thanks to Shaun Miller's late strike against the Bluebirds. Evatt's side are the form team in League Two and have now won their last five games in a row in the division.