Wanderers will be looking to strengthen their promotion push when they head to Oakwell to take on Barnsley.

Ian Evatt’s men are third in the League One table and only outside the automatic promotion spots on goal difference following Saturday’ 2-0 win against Cambridge.

George Thomason and Aaron Collins struck either side of half time against the U’s – the latter’s first goal since joining from Bristol Rovers.

Team news

Dion Charles is back on the grass and will be assessed ahead of the fixture at Oakwell, Evatt has confirmed.

The Northern Irish international hasn’t featured since the 2-1 win against Wycombe due to a knee problem.

Randell Williams came off the bench for the final 10 minutes against Cambridge following a spell out with a hamstring injury.

George Johnston has had positive news after meeting with a specialist but it will take time for the defender to build up strength in his quad muscles following a lengthy lay off.

Dan Nlundulu and Caleb Taylor could both be back for the final run-in. The pair are currently sidelined by hamstring and ankle issues respectively.

Opposition lowdown

Barnsley enter the game in high spirits following a 4-2 victory against Wycombe at Adams Park at the weekend.

The Tykes had to come from behind twice to beat Wycombe, with Sam Cosgrove, Donovan Pines, Corey O’Keeffe and Conor Grant all getting on the scoresheet.

Neill Collins’ side have now won three successive matches in the league and are unbeaten in their last six.

Head-to-head

Wanderers have faced Barnsley 48 times in their history, with a record of 17 wins, 17 draws and 14 defeats.

The points were shared when the sides met at the Toughsheet Community Stadium several weeks ago, with Zac Ashworth cancelling out Devante Cole’s early opener.

Bolton’s last trip to Oakwell was the play-off semi-final second leg, with Liam Kitching getting the decisive goal on the night.

Predicted line-up

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