As things stand, Middlesbrough sit one place and five points below Bolton Wanderers. While the match could ultimately prove vital in the Trotters' hopes for promotion, it is important for another reason.
There are multiple reports from Hyde's ground, where the match is being held, that Stu Holden took a rash tackle and left the match. Hopefully it's not bad and this is just a precaution.
Up until now, it's been baby steps on the road to recovery for Stu Holden.
After a number of chances called off due to weather, David Wheater will finally make his reserve return for Bolton Wanderers tonight.
The U21s were set to travel to Nantwich Town's Weaver Stadium, where Stoke's reserve squad play, but the match will not be played due to a waterlogged pitch.
Bolton Wanderers were scheduled to play a U21 Premier League match against Newcastle United but now, that game has been called off due to weather.
David Wheater first hurt his knee ligaments last May. He was scheduled for December come back but that is no longer the case.
The team should now receive a boost before this weekend's Watford match as David Ngog is finally back to full health.
While two goals would normally make Wheater the obvious choice for the coveted LoVS Man of the Match award, he did have some competition in this match.
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