Bolton Wanderers' formation change v Colchester United explained and why the decision 'paid off'

The Trotters made nine changes from midweek for the game against the Mariners, where only Ryan Delaney and Billy Crellin kept their places.

Defender Jones is not expected to be seen in a Wanderers shirt before Christmas, Bolton head coach Evatt has said, after the 24-year-old suffered ankle joint damage last weekend in the victory over Harrogate Town. The former Carlisle United defender had been one of Evatt's most relied upon players so far this season, before being forced off against the Yorkshire side, and has undergone a CT scan and is due to see a specialist tomorrow.

Wanderers man. After the match, Bolton head coach Ian Evatt admitted that it was 'not looking good' for the former Carlisle United man after he went off with an apparent foot injury.

Wanderers got their first points of the campaign yesterday when they triumphed on the road against Harrogate Town at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium.

Bolton Wanderers at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday, October 10.

The Trotters suffered their fifth defeat of the season on Saturday against the Exiles.

The Trotters have lost all five competitive matches played in all competitions so far this campaign. The most recent defeat came on Saturday at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Exiles, when Tristan Abrahams struck twice after the break to inflict Wanderers' third loss in a row in League Two.

Wanderers are back at home today in League Two against the Exiles and are seeking their first win of the season.

Wanderers' 18th and 19th signings of the summer.

Wanderers after leaving Colchester United over the summer, being released due to the financial constraints at the Us, who were the first EFL club to let players go following the fiscal impact of the crisis.But he knows others will not be so lucky and many are still without a club, despite the new season being already a few weeks old. He told the PA news agency: "There are a lot of players who are struggling to get clubs.

could yet have earned a deal at Wanderers. However, speaking ahead of the match against Newport County this weekend, Evatt has confirmed that Zouma is no longer at the club.

Wanderers in more than 400 appearances between 2003 and 2013.

Formation change suited Wanderers In the opening three games of the season in all competitions, Bolton Wanderers have lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.

The Trotters lost their fourth game of the campaign against the U's after Tom Eastman's header before the break was added to by Jevani Brown's chip in the second half.

Billy Crellin - 5Tested in the first half by Poku but had little else to do in the first 45 minutes apart from pick the ball out of his net. Was caught out for the second goal.Gethin Jones - 7Generally solid defensively in a more conventional right-back role as part of a back four.

The Trotters have travelled to Essex to take on the U's for their first away day of the season.

The Trotters head to Essex this weekend to take on Colchester United.

The Trotters are aiming for their maiden victory of the season against the U's at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The Trotters take on Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium in League Two.

Wanderers have tasted defeat in all three games they have played so far this campaign. Ian Evatt's side have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Bradford City, lost to League One Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy, and last weekend succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Forest Green Rovers in their League Two curtain raiser.