Bolton have emerged as one of the EFL’s most inconsistent sides this campaign, mixing similarly-sized winning streaks and runs without success in equal measure.
Nevertheless, although there was disappointment over the FA Cup exit to Barnsley, Bolton still remain very much in contention for the top six in League One.
That is despite just two wins coming from their most recent seven outings, those triumphs coming against lowly Accrington Stanley and Burton Albion, and Ian Evatt’s side were also held by an out-of-form Cambridge United outfit last weekend.
On a positive note, a clean sheet was kept after shipping six times in three league matches, but Bolton need to find a way of scoring more goals on a regular basis having barely netted at a rate of one per match in the third tier.
Bolton travel to the North West coast with just six goals from eight away fixtures, something which will only encourage their hosts who also need to find an extra gear.
Scott qBrown will continue to have mixed feelings over 10 of his 18 league matches in charge ending in stalemate, yet the current state of play is Fleetwood being eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Having finished in 20th spot during 2021-22, Fleetwood can be satisfied with their current 16th spot, but a couple of wins in succession would catapult them into playoff contention.
The signs are encouraging with the Cods on a five-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, their latest share of the spoils coming last weekend as they netted a last-gasp equaliser at Bristol Rovers.
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That ensured that Fleetwood’s win-draw-loss record on their travels is identical to that at Highbury, and they will need to improve on two wins and five draws on familiar territory.
Brown is unlikely to make many changes from the team which dramatically salvaged a point at Bristol Rovers.Daniel Batty may be restored in central midfield, taking the spot of Brendan
Sarpong-Wiredu, while Promise Omochere or Joe Garner could feature in the final third.Drew Baker should retain his spot on the right-hand side of the back three ahead of Harrison Holgate.
