It is the first time since their win over Blackburn Rovers in August that the second string have been involved in this tournament. Midfielder Dale Whitehead scored the all important winner against Rovers in a pulsating penalty shoot out after the score at full time was tied at 1-1.
Both teams must include some experience players in their given line ups as part of the competition rules and North End have obliged by naming six of the first team's fringe players in their squad which makes the short journey to the County Ground.
Bolton Wanderers Reserves:
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