Brentford vs Bolton Wanderers. Sky Bet Championship.
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Friday 12 January 2018 13:06, UK
Brentford will still be without defenders John Egan and Henrik Dalsgaard when they host Bolton.
Egan has recovered from concussion but head injury rules mean he is not allowed to play at the weekend, while Dalsgaard is not match fit after a heel injury. Midfielder Lewis Macleod has overcome a thigh problem and should be involved. Rico Henry is a long-term absentee following a cruciate injury.
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson is set to ring the changes after making seven alterations for last weekend's FA Cup defeat to Huddersfield. Top scorer Gary Madine, rested for the cup, is expected to return to the team after Wanderers turned down a bid from Cardiff.
Teenager Connor Hall, who made his debut as a substitute against the Terriers, is expected to travel with the squad despite three clubs interested in taking him on loan.
Brentford are unbeaten in four home league matches against Bolton (W3 D1) since losing 2-1 in October 1989.
The Trotters have never kept a clean sheet at Griffin Park in 18 previous league trips there, although goalkeeper Barry Siddall kept one in an FA Cup tie in January 1976.
The Bees are currently on their longest unbeaten home run (12 games) in the top two tiers of English football since December 1951, when they went 15 without defeat in the second tier.
Gary Madine has had a hand in 11 goals in his last 12 Championship appearances (seven goals, four assists).
Romaine Sawyers has created more chances from open play for his teammates than any other Championship player this season (51).
The Trotters are aiming to win three consecutive Championship matches for the first time since April 2014.
