Bolton Wanderers vs Plymouth Argyle LIVE: Early team news, build-up, match updates and reaction

Bolton Wanderers will be seeking to make it three points at home to Plymouth Argyle today in a clash which could help shape the League One play-offs fight.

Wanderers are 11th in the table heading into this afternoon's clash and seven points from the top six as things stand.

The Pilgrims are just inside the play-off positions at the moment and are seeking to be in them by the end of April.

Wanderers have nine games left of their season and have little, if any, margin for error if they are to make it into the play-off positions.

And three points today would be a big step in the right direction if Wanderers can take a victory over a direct rival in the race for the top six in a key clash in the race for the play-offs in the third tier of English football.

We'll be live throughout the day to bring you all the pre-match build-up, team news, match action and reaction as Wanderers seek to pick up a valuable three points at home against the Pilgrims.

In terms of team news for Wanderers today, Elias Kachunga is back available for selection after overcoming an injury.

Defender Gethin Jones remains absent following the death of his mother and being on compassionate leave, while Kyle Dempsey is also out but should return to training next week.

Dapo Afolayan has also been passed fit for today's encounter, while Kieran Lee and Lloyd Isgrove are continuing their comebacks from injury at the training ground.

Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' coverage of Bolton Wanderers' home clash against Plymouth Argyle.

It's a big day in the race for the League One play-offs with today's visitors in the top six at present and Wanderers seeking to narrow the gap with a victory.

We'll be live throughout the day to bring you all the