Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Newcastle United under-21s: Reiss Greenidge, Ronan Darcy and Lloyd Isgrove good

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.Tom Conlon added a third from the penalty spot before the break and Cristian Montano scored Vale's fourth a minute after the restart.David Worrall added the Valiants' fifth and Nathan Smith headed home their sixth just after the hour mark.Eoin Doyle fired in his seventh goal of the season afterwards while Lloyd Isgrove scored Bolton's third as full-time

The Trotters went behind early on thanks to goals from Manny Oyeleke and Leon Legge, before Gethin Jones halved the deficit shortly after.

Matt Gilks - 6Conceded three goals before the break but not at fault for any of those ones - produced some vital saves to keep the deficit to what it was in the first half and made a few other saves after the break.Alex Baptiste - 3Was beaten by Legge for the second goal and was acres of space between him and Kioso for the fourth - taken off before the hour.Ricardo Almeida Santos - 4Gave away penalty in the first half against Rodney and did not look as assured at the back for the first time in a

Bolton will be on the road against Carlisle United on Boxing Day, before taking on Morecambe at the University of Bolton Stadium on December 29, and then take on Crawley Town at home for their first game of 2021 on January 2. Having been a professional footballer for nearly 20 years, Evatt is well versed in how the Christmas period is different for players compared to most other professions.

Bolton Wanderers, who the bookmakers tipped before a ball had been kicked in anger to be among the favourites for the title this season.

Bolton made it five wins on the bounce in all competitions with the victory in League Two over Southend.Nathan Delfouneso's header just before half-time and two goals after the break from Eoin Doyle, including one from the penalty spot, ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters.The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs following four straight wins in the division.But for the Essex side, they remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just five

ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters. The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.What’s your assessment?“Workmanlike.

The Trotters take on the Shrimpers today at the University of Bolton Stadium for the final clash of November.

Matt Gilks - 7Little to do in the first 45 minutes in terms of saves. Denied Eisa and McAtee after the break and was a constant vocal presence as ever.Alex Baptiste - 8Kept Iron dangerman Eisa fairly quiet in the first half.

Matt Gilks - 7A vocal presence like in the Salford game and commanded box well. Didn't have much else to do in first half except pick ball out of next.

The Trotters are on the road for the first time in November after four games at home in succession at the University of Bolton Stadium. Bolton go into the game following back-to-back victories over Salford City in League Two and Newcastle United's under-21s in the Papa John's Trophy.For the match against the Newcastle youngsters, Wanderers boss Evatt made 11 changes from the win over the Ammies, with those who started against Salford not involved.

was recalled by his parent club and was part of the matchday squad in the Papa John's Trophy win over Newcastle United's under-21s. The youngster, who joined from Longridge Town on an 18-month deal in January, made his debut by coming off the bench to replace Shaun Miller with just over quarter of an hour to go.

The Trotters named a completely different team to the one which beat Salford City 2-0 last Friday with Evatt making 11 changes. The Magpies took a two-goal lead in the first half of the Papa John's Trophy tie thanks to a brace from captain Elliot Anderson, but Jak Hickman's goal before the break halved the deficit.

The Trotters played their final game of their Papa John's Trophy campaign in the Northern area Group C.

the final game of their Northern Group C campaign of the Papa John's Trophy, the new name for the EFL Trophy. The Trotters were last in action on Friday evening where they beat Salford City 2-0 in League Two in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

the Trotters have opted to recall the young midfielder ahead of tonight's Papa John's Trophy clash at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Magpies' youngsters. And Thomason is poised to be part of the matchday squad.

The Trotters play the Magpies' youngsters at the University of Bolton Stadium in a 7pm kick-off. Both teams cannot progress to the competition's next stage due to the Northern Group C already being decided, with Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra already qualified.But tomorrow still presents a competitive match for Bolton and the opportunity for Ian Evatt to both rotate his squad and build upon last week's victory over Salford City.

Wanderers squad and build upon last week's victory over Salford City with three more games in League Two before the end of November. A starter in tomorrow's game has already been confirmed by Evatt.

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.