Bolton Wanderers told what they must do to be in League Two promotion mix

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

Bolton dominated, Nathan Delfouneso came off the bench as full-time approached to get the final touch on Eoin Doyle's deflected shot to put Wanderers ahead.

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 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.

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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 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.

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.

The Trotters netted an injury time winner yesterday at the University of Bolton Stadium as Shaun Miller came off the bench to secure all three points. The victory was Bolton's fifth in a row and ensured Wanderers moved into the play-offs for the first time this season.

direct to your inboxIan Evatt wants Bolton Wanderers to take a leaf out of Manchester City's book in how the Citizens have won 20 games on the bounce and apply it to their own winning run.The Trotters are now in the League Two play-offs after going seven games unbeaten and racking up five wins on the spin. The latest victory over Barrow came with a dramatic late winner thanks to Shaun Miller.

The Trotters are currently in the midst of a run of Saturday-midweek fixtures in the fourth tier of English football. The recent run of busy fixtures has been productive in terms of results, with the Trotters on a run of six games unbeaten.

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.

joined League of Ireland side Waterford on loan until the end of the season after finding minutes limited at Wanderers.

The Trotters are aiming to pick up five wins on the bounce when the Bluebirds make the trip to Bolton and build on a six match unbeaten run.