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John McDougall

Bolton Wanderers starting lineup vs Barnsley as three changes & Dapo Afolayan decision made

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has made three changes to his side to take on Barnsley this afternoon from the defeat to Forest Green Rovers.

The Whites are back at the University of Bolton Stadium this afternoon in League One. They sit just outside the play-off places as things stand heading into the encounter.

Bolton have lost their last two games 1-0 on the road. Narrow defeats were suffered on the road to Cheltenham Town and Forest Green.

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Wanderers know victory this afternoon will see them back into the top six. Whites boss Evatt has made three changes from the loss to Forest Green.

James Trafford maintains his place as number one. In front of him, the back three remains unchanged with Gethin Jones, Ricardo Santos and George Johnston starting.

At wing-back, Conor Bradley continues on the right flank, with Jack Iredale on the left. In central midfield, MJ Williams is partnered by George Thomason once again.

In the number 10 role, Evatt has opted to go with Dapo Afolayan with his first start in League One since mid-August. Upfront, Dion Charles will line up alongside Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.

On the bench this afternoon for Wanderers are Kieran Sadlier, Josh Sheehan, Amadou Bakayoko, Aaron Morley, Kieran Lee, Kyle Dempsey and Elias Kachunga.

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