Bolton Wanderers’ predicted line-up for Carlisle United trip
Ian Evatt’s men have won five of their past six league games, including a 1-0 triumph against Cheltenham on Tuesday night due to Victor Adeboyejo’s first-half goal.
Despite playing two less games, the Whites trail leaders Portsmouth by only two points.Team news
Randell Williams will be out of action for six to seven weeks after suffering a grade two hamstring strain against the Robins. Will Forrester is also out of action due to a similar injury.
Kyle Dempsey pulled up late on Tuesday night but did not sustain any significant injuries, which is a comfort given George Thomason’s suspension for the next several league games.
Carlos Mendes Gomes has returned from representing Guinea-Bissau at the African Cup of Nations, while Gethin Jones is still away with the Australian squad, having advanced to the Asian Cup knockout stage.George Johnston and Dan Nlundulu have both been absent for some time due to knee and hamstring injuries.
Carlisle are 23rd in the table, looking to improve on last season’s promotion from the fourth tier.
Barnsley defeated Paul Simpson’s team 2-1 at Oakwell in their most recent match, despite taking an early lead through Luke Armstrong.The Cumbrians were scheduled to meet Cheltenham last Saturday, but the encounter was postponed owing to weather conditions.
Wanderers have played Carlisle 30 times in their history, with 11 victories, seven draws, and 12 losses.
Simpson’s men won 3-1 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, due to Jordan Gibson’s hat trick. Nathan Baxter had also denied Joe Garner from the penalty spot.Bolton last visited Brunton Park in December 2020, when the points were shared after a thrilling 3-3 draw. Thomason, Nathan Delfouneso, and Peter Kioso all scored goals for the Whites that day.
