The Bolton Wanderers players who won't be involved against Newcastle United's under 21s confirmed

The Trotters take on the Valiants today at the University of Bolton Stadium in League Two aiming to win six games on the bounce. They take on a Vale side which have lost their last five games in succession.

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 striker picked up the injury in training last week and is poised for a spell on the sidelines.

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.

The announcement was made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock to the House of Commons this morning. Outdoor venues that are in Tier 1 areas - those of the lowest risk - will be allowed to host 4,000 spectators or fill 50% of their capacity - whichever is lower.Outdoor venues in Tier 2 areas will be able to welcome 2,000 spectators or 50% of their capacity back into their stadiums, but Tier 3 areas will continue to host events behind closed doors.

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.

The Trotters have for the first time in Evatt's reign as head coach a near fully fit squad to choose from. The only notable absentees are midfielder Dennis Politic who is due to be out for the season and Harry Brockbank, who is not poised to return before Christmas.

The Trotters made 20-plus signings over the summer after Evatt joined the club from Barrow and set about overhauling the Wanderers squad. Though the transfer window only closed just over a month ago, attentions have already turned to potential business when January comes around.

The Trotters currently have a near fully fit squad to choose from, with the only notable absentees being long-term injured midfielder Dennis Politic who is poised to be out for the season and defender Harry Brockbank, who is not expected to be back before Christmas. Normally, those players who are not getting many minutes in the first team would be able to get some games under their belts in the under-23s set up.

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 over the summer as one of more than 20 new signings. Last night, the central defender made only his fifth appearance of the season for Wanderers in the 3-2 victory in the Papa John's Trophy over Newcastle United's under-21s.

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 came from behind against the Magpies after the visitors took a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to a brace from captain Elliot Anderson. Jak Hickman's goal before the break halved the deficit.Wanderers fought back in the second half and got back on level terms thanks to Arthur Gnahoua, before Jamie Mascoll netted what proved to be the winner before full-time.

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

Billy Crellin - 5In no man's land for the second goal, despite it being a good finish from Elliot Anderson. Arguably should have done better for the first goal.Reiss Greenidge - 7Made several great challenges and supported attacks when he could.

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.