Bolton Wanderers vs Gillingham. Sky Bet League One.
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Monday 12 December 2016 19:05, UK
Sky Bet League One takes centre stage in 10 in 10 on Monday night as Bolton host Gillingham at the Macron Stadium.
Bolton have won eight of their last nine league games to sit second in the standings - and they've kept a clean sheet in seven of those eight victories.
The hosts face a mid-table Gills side that have lost five of their last six away games in the third tier.
Coverage for the 8pm kick-off starts on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.45pm.
Team news
Bolton are set to have a similar squad available for Monday's Sky Bet League One clash as they did for their FA Cup victory over Sheffield United.
Striker Max Clayton made his comeback from a knee injury when he came on as a substitute in a Checkatrade Trophy match in early November, but he has not featured in any of the five games since and it remains to be seen if he has any involvement against the Gills.
Mark Howard (thumb), Darren Pratley (broken leg) and Mark Davies (knee) remain absent.
Phil Parkinson's Bolton have won eight of their last nine league matches.
Gillingham striker Frank Nouble could start after coming off the bench against Rochdale last weekend following a hamstring injury.
Defenders Ryan Jackson and Chris Herd are also available. Jackson has overcome a knock while Herd has recovered from an ankle problem.
On-loan goalkeeper Jonathan Bond will return to training on Saturday after a groin injury and is in contention but Billy Knott and Bradley Garmston are both doubts with hamstring strains.
Defender Aaron Morris remains a long-term absentee with a knee ligament injury as does midfielder Lee Martin, who has damaged ligaments in his ankle.
Opta stats
Bolton have won four of their last five home league games against the Gills (D1) in all competitions.
Gillingham are winless in their last four league games against the Trotters (D2 L2) since a 1-0 win in May 1987.
Bolton have conceded just 12 goals this season; Brighton are the only club in the EFL to have conceded fewer (11).
The Gills have kept one clean sheet this season, the fewest of any side in Sky Bet League One.
Bolton have won four home matches in a row for the first time since November 2014.
Prutton's prediction
Bolton are making a decent enough fist of life in Sky Bet League One. A lot of expectation as tends to be the case with big teams when they drop down.
Gillingham have been indifferent, but do have match-winners with the likes of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
But with Bolton at home, I fancy them. They had a good win in the FA Cup recently and are on a good run of form.
PRUTTON PREDICTS: 2-1 and Gary Madine to score first (Sky Bet odds: 20/1)
Prutton's key man
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas (Gillingham)
"A player that has tasted football at a high level, he's brought a touch of brilliance to a stuttering Gillingham team. He's a game-changer and can unlock any defence in the league."
