Bolton – Derby

Bolton, sitting 20th with seven points after two wins and a draw from seven games, will host 22nd‑placed Derby, who have only four points from a solitary victory and a draw. Both sides have struggled defensively – Bolton have conceded 12 goals while Derby have let in 13 – and each will be desperate to close the gap to the safety zone. The previous meetings have offered little consolation for either club, making this encounter a crucial chance for Bolton to extend their modest lead and for Derby to spark a late‑season revival. With only a handful of points separating them from the relegation battle, the match promises tension from the first whistle.