BOLTON, who have failed to win at home since overwhelming Scunthorpe United in the FA Cup fifth round on January 27, hope to get back to winning ways.

But they face a tricky challenge tomorrow with the visit of Wimbledon to the Reebok Stadium.

Further incentive, if any were needed, is the chance to put five points between themselves and arch rivals Blackburn Rovers who don't play until Sunday.

The downside however, is Wanderers will have played three games more than Rovers.

Manager Sam Allardyce goes into the game without leading goalscorer Michael Ricketts, who begins a two-match suspension, which will also see him sidelined for the re-arranged visit of Stockport County next Tuesday.

Andy Campbell, on loan from Middlesbrough, is expected to lead the line alongside Dean Holdsworth.

Allardyce's men have clung onto the second automatic promotion slot for several weeks without managing to impress.

A win against the in-form Dons, who have one of the most impressive away records in the division, would provide a timely boost.

Bolton's internationals have reported back after World Cup duty, and apart from the prolific Ricketts and the long-term injured Whitlow, Holden and Jaaskailenen, Allardyce can expect to select from a full strength squad.