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Bradley return & Afolayan at wing-back? Bolton Wanderers predicted starting team vs Burton Albion

Bolton Wanderers will be seeking to make it two wins in succession this evening when they take on Burton Albion.

The Whites are back at the University of Bolton Stadium after beating Accrington Stanley on the road with a 3-2 comeback victory. Bolton sit in the top six in League One as things stand and will be aiming to stay there.

This evening's game pits Wanderers against a Burton side sitting in the drop zone at the moment, but whose form has picked up recently under Dino Maamria. The Brewers are unbeaten in their last three games and won last time out against Cheltenham Town.

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In terms of how Bolton could line up this evening, James Trafford would be anticipated to remain as goalkeeper. The back three could also remain the same with Gethin Jones, captain Ricardo Santos and George Johnston comprising it.

With Lloyd Isgrove being rested and Conor Bradley having served his suspension, the Liverpool loanee is likely to slot back in as right wing-back. On the left, Dapo Afolayan could start once again in that position as he did against Accrington as Ian Evatt has suggested the player could be more suited in the role at home.

In central midfield, George Thomason may start once again after coming off the bench against Stanley. Alongside him, Aaron Morley is a contender to come back into the team.

Kyle Dempsey impressed in the number 10 role over the weekend, so could remain in that role. Upfront, Evatt could keep faith with the partnership of Dion Charles and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.

Bolton Wanderers predicted starting XI vs Burton Albion: Trafford; Jones, Santos, Johnston; Bradley, Morley, Thomason, Afolayan; Dempsey; Charles, Bodvarsson.

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