Wanderers could secure third place in League One – and a home second leg in the play-offs – as they host in-form Luton Town side on the final day of the regular campaign.
Steven Schumacher’s side have already ensured a top six finish but could still have a big say on the play-off race, with the Hatters battling to finish above the dotted line.
The Whites left Bradford City with a point last weekend after Johnny Kenny’s opener was cancelled out by Kayden Jackson.
Team news
Bolton are unlikely to risk Sam Dalby, but the forward should be available for the play-offs despite missing the Bradford trip with an ankle issue.
Ethan Erhahon is back in full training after missing the past six games with a calf problem and could return to the squad.
Xavier Simons and John McAtee both got an hour under their belts for the B Team on Wednesday, and Jordi Osei-Tutu is back from suspension after his red card against Huddersfield.
The visitors are waiting on the fitness of midfielder Jordan Clark, who has missed the past three games with a calf injury.
Opposition lowdown
Luton enter the fixture in high spirits following a run of 11 games unbeaten in all competitions to keep their play-off push alive.
The Hatters won 2-1 against Barnsley last weekend thanks to goals from Nahki Wells and Kasey Palmer either side of half time.
Jack Wilshere’s side are only a point behind sixth-place Stevenage, who host Wigan. They could also still mathematically finish above Bradford and Stockport if they both lose at Exeter and Barnsley respectively.
Head-to-head
Wanderers have faced Luton 39 times in their history, with a record of 17 wins, 11 draws and 11 defeats.
The points were shared at Kenilworth Road earlier in the season after Kyle Dempsey’s early opener was cancelled out by Gideon Kodua seven minutes from time. Bolton played the final 20 minutes with 10 men after Simons saw red.
The Hatters won their last trip to Bolton in January 2024 to progress in the FA Cup despite Dion Charles’ opener on the night.
The Whites’ last win in the fixture was in January 1997, again in the FA Cup. Nathan Blake bagged a brace, with John McGinlay, Alan Thompson, Jamie Pollock and Scott Green also on target in an emphatic display.
How to watch
For those who can’t make it to the Toughsheet Stadium, every game on the final day is being shown live on Sky Sports+.
Predicted line-up
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