Bolton and Sunderland both look devoid of confidence but still have time to secure Championship survival this season.
Despite finding themselves in the midst of an eight-game unbeaten run, Fulham will have to perform if they are to extend that at Bolton on Saturday.
Bolton's best chance of victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday rests on the performance of the Tractor Boys, and not the ability of their own players.
Saturday's first-ever league meeting between Bolton and Burton Albion will not define the season for either club, despite being billed as a relegation six-pointer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have their sights set on European football, with promotion to the Premier League the only target this season.
An injury crisis at Preston North End could hand Bolton the boost they need, as they go in search of a first Championship away win since April 2015.
Bolton's two most recent outings prove they have the quality required to compete at Championship level and avoid an immediate return to League One.
Bolton fans should think twice before putting too much emphasis on the performances of Karl Henry, despite a steady start to life at Macron Stadium.
Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
7 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 80 |
8 | Oxford United | 46 | 76 |
9 | Bolton Wanderers | 46 | 73 |
10 | Portsmouth | 46 | 73 |
11 | Ipswich Town | 46 | 70 |
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Who is Bolton's 2021/22 Player of the Year? | |
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32.58% | Oladapo Afolayan |
30.96% | Gethin Jones |
21.72% | Ricardo Almeida Santos |
5.51% | Declan John |
4.05% | Kieran Lee |
3.08% | MJ Williams |
1.78% | Joel Dixon |
0.32% | George Johnston |