Team News: Bolton Wanderers make three changes for Cardiff City clash

Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon has made three changes to his starting lineup for the match in the Championship against Cardiff City.

The former Celtic boss has recalled forward Craig Davies in place of Jermaine Beckford, who drops to the bench after failing to score in his last 10 outings.

Liam Feeney and Josh Vela also come into the team, with Jay Spearing and Oscar Threlkeld missing out for the Trotters.

Cardiff City chief Russell Slade has kept changes to a minimum after seeing the Bluebirds win three of their last four Championship encounters.

Midfielder Anthony Pikington misses out through illness, with Joe Ralls being handed a start in his place.

Bolton Wanderers XI: Lonergan, Mills, Ream, Dervite, Feeney, M Davies, Danns, Pratley, Vela, Chung-Yong, C Davies Subs: Kenny, Moxey, Spearing, Beckford, Clayton, Trotter, Threlkeld

Cardiff City XI: Marshall, Brayford, Fabio, Ecuele Manga, S Morrison, Whittingham, Ralls, Gunnarsson, Noone, le Fondre, Macheda Subs: Moore, Turner, Connolly, Maynard, Morrison, Gabbidon, Kim