BOLTON will be without captain Kevin Nolan for the Premiership clash with Wigan at the JJB Stadium.

Nolan serves a suspension after collecting eight bookings for the season, and joins Ivan Campo on the sidelines as he completes a two-match ban.

It is uncertain whether Henrik Pedersen will be included in the travelling party after being omitted from the 16 in last week's 1-0 win over Sheffield United, particularly after his outburst against manager Sam Allardyce.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell again has virtually a full squad to select from for the game.

Defender Emmerson Boyce is again Jewell’s only outfield absentee with a long-term rib injury, while goalkeepers Chris Kirkland and Mike Pollitt are also sidelined.

Henri Camara or Julius Aghahowa can expect a place on the bench after missing out in last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Charlton.

Wigan Athletic (from): Filan, Granqvist, Jackson, Hall, De Zeeuw, Camara, Kilbane, Heskey, McCulloch, Johansson, Landzaat, Aghahowa, Valencia, Scharner, Taylor, Folan, Cywka, Cotterill, Skoko, Unsworth, Baines, Nash.

Bolton Wanderers (from): Jaaskelainen, Hunt, Gardner, Meite, Ben Haim, Speed, Faye, Davies, Anelka, Diouf, Walker, Giannakopoulos, Teymourian, Tal, Thompson, Pedersen.

Last season: Wigan 2 Bolton 1

Key opponent: De Zeeuw - Wigan's rock and if he has a good game Latics are tough to break down

Prediction: Wigan 1 Bolton 1 - It's set to be a tight encounter and although Bolton edge it on quality, home advantage should make a difference

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