Parkinson considers changes as Bolton look to turn around form

Posted Thursday, November 29, 2018 by PA

Phil Parkinson has decisions to make as he looks to address Bolton’s dismal form against neighbours Wigan.

Wanderers have taken only two points from their last nine games to slump to 23rd in the Championship table, scoring just two goals in the process.

Yanic Wildschut failed to impress on a rare start in Tuesday’s loss to Sheffield Wednesday while Sammy Ameobi and Josh Magennis drew a blank up front.

Parkinson could give a chance to Christian Doidge or Clayton Donaldson, while Will Buckley was on the bench on Tuesday after being forced off during last weekend’s draw at Millwall.

Wigan must once again wait on Nick Powell’s hamstring after the playmaker limped off for the second time in two games.

Powell was cleared fit to play in Wednesday’s win over Blackburn, despite failing to complete the previous game against Reading, but lasted only 22 minutes.

Josh Windass excelled in his absence and is an obvious replacement, while James Vaughan and Lee Evans will hope to keep their places after coming into the side.

Wigan continue to battle injury problems, with Gavin Massey, Michael Jacobs, Chey Dunkley and Antonee Robinson all sidelined.