Declan John explains how he has found a home at Bolton Wanderers after Swansea City struggles

Bolton Wanderers are in midweek FA Cup action and have a short journey to Edgeley Park to take on Greater Manchester neighbours Stockport County.

Bolton Wanderers winger Xavier Amaechi has been named in the matchday squad against Crewe Alex this evening.

Bolton Wanderers duo Adam Senior and Liam Edwards have headed out on loan to York City and Southport respectively.

Bolton Wanderers have Josh Sheehan, Declan John and Xavier Amaechi back fit for tomorrow's clash against Crewe Alexandra as Ian Evatt confirmed that the Hamburg loanee is posied to play a part.

Ian Evatt said there is an option to extend Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ali Crawford's loan spell at Scottish side St Johnstone and he believes there is an appetite from both sides to get the deal done.

Declan John aims to follow in the footsteps of Bolton Wanderers team mates Josh Sheehan and earn a recall to the Welsh national team.

Bolton Wanderers defender Declan John was taken off at half-time of the draw against Stockport County due to chest pains.

Bolton Wanderers take on Stockport County in the FA Cup first round this afternoon with just one change made from the midweek win over Rochdale in the Papa John's Trophy.

Ian Evatt has confirmed Bolton Wanderers are looking to boost their attacking options in January when the transfer window reopens.

Bolton Wanderers had an 'absolute nightmare' nine hour journey down to Portsmouth and Ian Evatt believes his side have been dealt a 'pretty rough hand' of late but is focused on getting back to winning ways.

Bolton Wanderers have a break from League One action for a fortnight now after a slender 1-0 loss against Portsmouth.

Portsmouth defended really well across their entire team in the win against Bolton Wanderers and claimed a clean sheet which was sorely needed.

Danny Cowley believes Portsmouth's victory over Bolton is their most important three points so far this season and they beat a 'very good' Wanderers side which had 'hardly any' shots in their box.

Will Aimson and Ian Evatt believed Bolton Wanderers ought to have been awarded a penalty of the first half of their loss against Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers suffered their fourth loss in the space of four League One matches with a 1-0 defeat on the road against Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation this afternoon with Dapo Afolayan in behind Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso on the left.

Ian Evatt believes Danny Cowley and his brother Nicky will have learned lessons from their time at Huddersfield Town ahead of today's clash between Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth.

Portsmouth duo Paul Downing and Liam Vincent are both making good progress on their returns from their respective injuries but it is unclear if they will be able to face Bolton Wanderers this weekend.

Bolton Wanderers are on the road this weekend with a trip down to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth.

Bolton Wanderers make the journey to Portsmouth this weekend aiming to return to winning ways in League One.