Wanderers could move level with the play-off places but face a tough test against an in-form Leyton Orient side.
Steven Schumacher’s men have recorded back-to-back wins in League One, coming from behind to beat both Crawley and Shrewsbury.
Team news
Gethin Jones will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s game. The defender took a knock to the ribs against Shrewsbury but managed to get through the full 90 minutes.
Eoin Toal didn’t train earlier this week but is now heading in the right direction. The Northern Irish international has played a number of games in quick succession following a spell out injured.
George Thomason is back after serving his two-game suspension in the league for reaching 10 yellow cards.
Carlos Mendes Gomes has also trained with the group. The versatile midfielder hasn’t featured since the Vertu Trophy win at Lincoln last month.
As for the visitors, Jack Simpson’s chances of being involved are rated “50-50” and ex-Bolton man Darren Pratley is suspended.
Opposition lowdown
Orient also enter the game in good form following an impressive victory at Wrexham in midweek thanks to goals from Charlie Kelman and Jamie Donley either side of half time.
Richie Wellens’ side have now won three successive matches in the league, scoring eight goals in the process.
The London outfit currently sit in the play-off places and three points above Bolton heading towards the business stage of the campaign.
Head-to-head
Wanderers have faced Orient 47 times in their history, with a record of 22 wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats.
The Whites came out on top at Brisbane Road on the opening day, with Victor Adeboyejo netting the winner 15 minutes from time.
Bolton were also victorious when the sides met at the Toughsheet Community Stadium last season, scoring three times in the opening 10 minutes.
Predicted line-up
(Image: buildlineup.com)
