Live: Bolton 0 Blackburn 2

The full-time whistle goes as Blackburn clinch a comfortable 2-0 victory over their local rivals to move into mid-table and leave Bolton in the bottom three.

90+2 Bolton are pressing forward in pursuit of a consolation but Blackburn will be determined to keep a clean sheet.

90 Four minutes of stoppage time have been signalled but surely it is too late for Bolton now.

88 Klasnic skips past Robinson but Jacobsen races back and clears his effort off the line.

87 Blackburn enjoy a good spell of possession in midfield as they make a dispirited Bolton chase shadows.

85 Dunn receives a well-deserved round of applause as he goes off to be replaced by Grella.

84 Blackburn have defended impressively today and Samba does well to clear a Bolton corner.

83 Blackburn launch a swifty counter-attack before Chimbonda inexplicably passes it straight back to the opposition.

81 Klasnic is shown a yellow card, his first significant contribution since coming on.

80 Kevin Davies concedes a free-kick for a foul on Robinson as he looks to pull one back for Bolton.

78 Bolton are no longer showing the same sort of urgency they were earlier in the second half.

76 Emerton shows nimble footwork to create space in the box but he is denied a goal by a fine save from Jaaskelainen.

75 The Blackburn fans are in good voice after that second goal and there has been little to suggest that Bolton might get back into this.

73 OWN GOAL Jaaskelainen rushes out to intercept a cross but Ricketts obviously does not hear the call as he heads back into an empty net, and surely that is curtains for Bolton.

72 Taylor has a chance to equalise for Bolton but his shot from 20 yards is parried behind for a corner by Robinson.

71 Blackburn respond with a substitution of their own as Di Santo makes way for McCarthy.

70 Megson makes a double change as Lee and Mark Davies come on to replace McCann and Gardner.

69 Diouf has had an impressive game and he sends over another decent cross from the left that Di Santo heads wide.

67 Megson makes his first change as Elmander is withdrawn and Klasnic comes on.

66 N'Zonzi misses another chance to make it 2-0, flashing a shot wide from a tight angle.

65 McCann clears off the line for a second time, heading away an effort from Roberts.

64 Jaaskelainen keeps Bolton in it as he stays tall to deny Di Santo following a neat through-ball by Dunn.

62 Bolton are full of endeavour but Megson may now have to start thinking about what options he has on the bench.

61 Blackburn weather the storm and Diouf and Dunn both pose problems with clever passes that are ultimately well defended.

59 Taylor drills a low effort well wide from distance after good hold-up work by Davies.

57 Bolton fail to make the most of the corner but the hosts are enjoying a good period of pressure now.

56 It is Ricketts who charges down the right wing on this occasion and wins a corner as his cross is blocked.

55 Gardner heads over from Samuel's cross as Bolton look to get their full-backs going forward more.

54 Davies is causing problems in the air as always but cannot quite direct his header on target after beating Samuel to the ball.

53 Blackburn are still showing plenty of ambition as they look for a second goal that might kill off this contest.

51 The second half has started in entertaining fashion with play fluctuating from end to end.

50 Gardner squanders a glorious chance for Bolton, shooting wide from Ricketts' fine cross.

49 McCann heads Diouf's powerful volley off the line after more good work by Dunn down the left.

48 Ricketts does well to block a cross from former Bolton player Diouf.

47 Blackburn start on the front foot as Emerton delivers a right-wing cross that deflects into the arms of Jaaskelainen.

46 Bolton get the second half started and there have been no further changes at the break.

The half-time whistle goes and it is Blackburn who have the edge thanks to Dunn's fine goal.

45+2 Bolton have a glorious opportunity from the resulting corner as an unmarked Taylor heads over from close range.

45+1 Three minutes of stoppage time are to be played as Robinson shows good agility to parry behind a Taylor free-kick.

45 Tensions are beginning to boil over and Dunn and Muamba both follow Taylor into the book following an ugly confrontation.

43 Taylor becomes the first player to be shown a yellow card after angrily disputing a decision from the referee.

42 Blackburn are sitting back too deep at present and McDonald urges his troops to keep their focus.

40 Blackburn struggle to clear a Taylor cross but the referee spots an infringement by Davies and awards a free-kick.

38 Bolton look to apply some pressure but Blackburn break quickly through Dunn down the left.

36 Jacobsen has slotted in at right-back with Chimbonda switching over to the left.

35 Givet is still struggling after that earlier knock and has to be replaced by Jacobsen.

34 Bolton have responded well since going behind and will be desperate to find an equaliser before half-time.

32 GOAL Blackburn go straight up the other end and it is the in-form Dunn who breaks the deadlock with a classy finish from Roberts' pass.

31 The opening goal nearly arrives as a Taylor free-kick deflects off Dunn and hits the crossbar.

30 Bolton put together a slick passing move that culminates with Gardner blasting an effort off target from 20 yards.

28 Taylor delivers his best cross of the afternoon, cutting back onto his left and nearly finding Gardner at the back post with a vicious inswinger.

27 This match is being dominated by set-pieces and Bolton earn another free-kick, this time in a central position, that Taylor does not do enough with to trouble Blackburn.

26 There is still not much to choose between the sides but Blackburn are perhaps starting to take control after Bolton made the brighter start.

24 Diouf sends over a dangerous cross from the right wing that Bolton again have difficulty in clearing.

23 Cahill comes to Bolton's rescue with a goalline clearance after Dunn shrugs off a challenge to head a bouncing ball past Jaaskelainen.

21 Dunn fails to make the most of a free-kick in the Bolton half as his cross towards Di Santo is intercepted.

19 Elmander concedes a free-kick for a foul on Nelsen as the Blackburn defender looked to clear upfield.

17 Givet returns to the pitch and it looks as though he will be able to carry on.

16 Givet requires treatment from the physio after a challenge with Taylor and walks gingerly over to the touchline.

15 The game is being played more in the air than on the ground at the moment but it is still compelling viewing.

13 The first opening arrives on cue for Bolton but Taylor does not connect properly with McCann's cross and Givet clears.

12 There have been no clear chances as yet and it is difficult to see who might provide the inspiration for an opening goal.

11 Allardyce is apparently under instructions not to even watch the match on television and that is probably for the best so far as Blackburn have made a shaky start.

10 Taylor is playing on the right wing today and his right foot is not as strong as his left, as shown by a poor cross that sails straight over the crossbar.

9 There is a scramble in the box as Bolton struggle to deal with the corner but N'Zonzi's shot is blocked and the danger eventually averted.

8 Di Santo embarks on a fine run and takes a shot that is deflected wide for a corner by O'Brien.

7 Bolton win another free-kick in a dangerous position but Taylor over-hits and the ball goes behind for a goal-kick.

6 Neither side has been able to find much fluency as yet as the crunching challenges start to fly in.

4 Bolton clear a right-wing cross from Emerton but only as far as Dunn on the edge of the area, who volleys narrowly wide.

3 Gardner and Samuel combine well down the left as Bolton make a bright start.

2 Bolton win an early free-kick for a foul on Davies and Taylor's dangerous delivery nearly finds the striker in the box.

1 Blackburn get us started and this promises to be an intriguing derby with crucial points up for grabs.

Megson makes four changes to his side, with Jlloyd Samuel and Andy O'Brien returning to the defence and Gavin McCann and Johan Elmander also included. Jason Roberts replaces Morten Gamst Pedersen for Blackburn as assistant manager Neil McDonald takes charge in the absence of Allardyce.

Blackburn: Robinson, Chimbonda, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Dunn, Nzonzi, Emerton, Diouf, Di Santo, Roberts. Subs: Brown, Jacobsen, McCarthy, Grella, Andrews, Kalinic, Salgado.

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Taylor, Muamba, McCann, Gardner, Elmander, Kevin Davies. Subs: Al Habsi, Knight, Steinsson, Mark Davies, Klasnic, Lee, Basham.

Let us know your views and predictions by getting in touch at Lewis.Rutledge@bskyb.com. What sort of game can we expect and who are likely to be the key players? Can Bolton return to form after a couple of heavy defeats or will Blackburn finally pick up some points on the road?

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of Bolton's Premier League match against Blackburn. The Trotters slipped into the bottom three as a result of yesterday's games but will climb several places with a home win over their Lancashire rivals. Blackburn have lost all five of their away games to date, while manager Sam Allardyce will not be at the ground as he prepares to undergo heart surgery.