Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Scunthorpe United: MJ Williams, Declan John and Alex Baptiste good

the Trotters, scoring twice. That run has coincided with Bolton going 11 games unbeaten and has taken them to the League Two play-off positions and firmly in the race for promotion.John's deal at the Liberty Stadium expires in the summer and the Welshman will be a free agent.

Matt Gilks - 7Had nervous moment early on with Baptiste backpass but otherwise a solid outing and made saves when he needed to.Gethin Jones - 7Produced cool left footed finish from edge of the box to put Bolton ahead on a solid afternoon's work.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Marked being named League Two player of the month with another decent showing in the centre of defence.Alex Baptiste - 7Another clean sheet for the veteran who made some decent interceptions against a tricky Vale front lien.Decla

The Trotters produced a dominant performance for much of the game at the University of Bolton Stadium and were deservedly two up at the break and it could have been more.

Matt Gilks - 5Made saves when he needed to in the first half and after the break but let ball go through his legs for Cambridge goal in big error from veteran.Gethin Jones - 8Did brilliantly to hold up possession for Doyle's first goal and was a constant threat going forward, as well as showing what he can do defensively.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Nominated for League Two player of the month this morning and followed it up with another performance to show why he had been nominated.Alex Baptiste -

Matt Gilks - 7Few saves to make before the break, but made a vital one in closing stages to keep out Anthony O'Connor's header.Gethin Jones - 7Combined well with Isgrove in the final third and put in some dangerous deliveries in the final third - perhaps left Rowe free at the back post for the equaliser.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7The usual assured performance from the central defender.

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.

Matt Gilks - 6Not a great deal to do in terms of saves but communicated constantly throughout as per usual.Gethin Jones - 8A threat going forwards on the right for Wanderers throughout and put in cross which led to opening goal.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 7Came out on top in one-on-one defending whenever it presented itself and another good performance a day after penning a fresh contract.Alex Baptiste - 7Had another decent evening at the back, aside from one stray pass which led to Lee being

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 have not conceded in their last three matches in League Two against Southend United, Scunthorpe United and yesterday against Barrow. The form of central defenders Alex Baptiste and Ricardo Almeida Santos has been very high during the club's unbeaten run, while the introduction of MJ Williams to central midfield has given the Trotters some bite in the middle of the park.

Wanderers were busy in the most recent transfer window, signing no fewer than eight players. The likes of Kieran Lee, MJ Williams, Declan John, Oladalpo Afolayan and Marcus Maddison have gone on to establish themselves as regular starters for the Trotters.

the Trotters in his loan spell so far, scoring twice and becoming a first choice selection at left-back for Evatt. John is out of contract at the end of the season at the Liberty Stadium.

the Trotters between October 2014 and March 2016 before departing Wanderers by mutual consent.

Bolton's second to secure the three points.The win has lifted Bolton up to ninth in League Two and just a point from the play-offs, while they have extended their unbeaten run to six matches.The game meant Scunthorpe's four match winning run came to an end - and Cox felt the decision in the first half which led to Wanderers taking the lead was 'never a penalty'. He told iFollow Iron: "I know we've lost the game 2-0 but yet again a refereeing decision goes against us.

Bolton captain Antoni Sarcevic who came off the bench to score Wanderers' second goal in the 2-0 victory. Eoin Doyle converted from the penalty spot after Nathan Delfouneso went down under Jacob Bedeau's first half challenge to put Bolton in front.There were several eye catching performances in the victory, where Wanderers kept a clean sheet.Evatt believes not conceding is the platform for Bolton to build upon with the firepower they have at their disposal.

The Trotters return to the University of Bolton Stadium for a 7pm kick-off against the Iron.

The Trotters have kept three clean sheets in their last five games as part of an unbeaten run which has involved four wins and a draw. The run of form has taken Wanderers to 10th in the table and they are now just three points from the League Two play-offs.

Matt Gilks - 7Communicated throughout as ever, had few saves to make in first half, and didn't have a great deal to do after the break.Gethin Jones - 7Caught out a couple of times defensively on the right, but generally solid performance from the full-back.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 8Another strong display in central defence as partnership with Baptiste continues to blossom and go from strength to strength.Alex Baptiste - 8Another assured performance from the veteran defender and made numerous

The Trotters have travelled to Essex today aiming to go five games unbeaten in League Two.

Wanderers have switched to a back four from mid-January and the partnership of Santos and Baptiste have started the last four games for the League Two side. It has yielded three wins and a draw as well as two clean sheets in an unbeaten run which Bolton are hoping to extend today against Southend United.