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.
Simon Grayson could be the Championship's next managerial casualty, should Sunderland fail to register victory over Bolton on Tuesday.
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.
Despite finding themselves on their worst losing run since 1903, Bolton still have the quality required to lift themselves away from relegation this season.
Bolton's inability to compete financially means they are all but certain to return to League One next season.
Given time, Phil Parkinson could transition into the mould of Neil Warnock - a manager void of style, but effective in terms of getting results.
Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
1 | Accrington Stanley | 0 | 0 |
2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 |
3 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | 0 |
4 | Bristol Rovers | 0 | 0 |
5 | Burton Albion | 0 | 0 |
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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 |