Jordan Rhodes scores twice as Boro come from behind
Josh Vela had fired Bolton in front
Boro go four points clear before Saturday's 15:00 BST kick-offs
Bolton are already relegated to League One
A timely intervention by Jordan Rhodes as word from our colleagues at BBC Tees is that David Nugent was about to replace him.
Nugent's now sat back down on the bench as he watches his red-shirted team mates stream forward in search of a winner.
Bolton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Image source, PAIf you need goals in the Championship, you don't look too much further than Jordan Rhodes.
Rhodes heads Adam Forshaw's cross against former Boro defender David Wheater but then reacts quickest to strike it low into the net first time from all of eight yards out.
The visitors quickly grab the ball and race back to the centre circle.
Game on.
On loan Bolton defender Alex Baptiste has helped Sheffield United to a half-time lead at Chesterfield while Mansfield lead Notts County in League Two at the break.
Bolton 1-0 Middlesbrough
Image source, PANo goal but an assist for Emile Heskey this afternoon and his work is done.
Liam Trotter replaces him.
Image source, PABolton are quite happy to let Middlesbrough knock the ball around in their own half now.
The hosts are sitting deep, pressing when they need to and keep Boro at bay at the moment.
A penny for Aitor Karanka's thoughts...
Middlesbrough are right back up the other end now searching for an equaliser.
A free-kick and corner into the box are dealt with easily enough though by the hosts.
Bolton 1-0 Middlesbrough
Image source, PAI totally meant that comment to inspire a goal... and it has!
Bolton chuck the ball into the box and Emile Heskey with a sublime, cushioned touch for Josh Vela to rifle it home from close range.
Already relegated Wanderers' four wins in the league this season have all come at home, they're on course for a fifth.
Quote MessageMiddlesbrough only have themselves to blame because they have been sloppy, There is a game on now.
Neil Maddison, Ex-Boro midfielder on BBC Tees and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
This is turning into a hard watch.
Not much quality on show in the second-half.
Middlesbrough have brought over 4,000 fans with them to Bolton but they're taking away just a point at the moment.
Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
Aitor Karanka responds to Middlesbrough's lack of urgency by sending on Gaston Ramirez for Emilion Nsue.
It looks as if Stewart Downing will be moving out left now with Albert Adomah switching to the right wing.
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The Middlesbrough fans are baying for a penalty here but the referee is not interested.
Emilio Nsue turns smartly inside the box but as Darren Pratley comes to challenge him he falls over with not too much contact from the Bolton skipper.
In League One, Sheffield United double their lead at Chesterfield through Che Adams, who nets from 30 yards after a mistake by keeper Tommy Lee to make it 2-0.
In League Two, Mansfield still lead 1-0 against Notts County.
Image source, Getty ImagesBolton's compact formation has done its job so far and a deep cross from the right from Middlesbrough is headed over by Albert Adomah.
There just seems to be a lack of urgency with Aitor Karanka's side at the minute.
Stewart Downing's whipped free-kick is put out for a corner by the head of Emile Heskey.
Adam Forshaw's delivery is good one, but Bolton head away again.
Boro enjoying the majority of the ball already after the break.
Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
The sunshine has been replaced by clouds but we're back under way in Bolton.
No changes at the break.
HT: Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
Don't forget, you can also follow all the action from the second-half at the Macron Stadium on BBC Radio.
5 Live Sports Extra is taking the commentary of BBC Tees so it is available nationwide while BBC Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden assess the first 45 minutes....
HT: Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
Image source, BBC SportIf only football worked off stats ay Middlesbrough fans?
Your side look on top five the 45 minutes from the snapshot above, but make no mistake, Bolton have been right in this.
HT: Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
Image source, Getty ImagesOnce we're done with events at the Macron Stadium you can follow the action on the Saturday football service this afternoon.
Burnley will be hoping to keep the pressure on Middlesbrough when they travel to Birmingham City at the top, while MK Dons and Charlton will be looking for three points in their relegation fight.
In the early Premier League game it's 0-0 between Norwich and Sunderland.
HT: Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
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Bolton 0-0 Middlesbrough
Image source, Rex FeaturesIt might be top against bottom but that has been a pretty even half of football.
Stewart Downing rattled the crossbar and Daniel Ayala's header went close but Boro have not been too convincing so far.
Zach Clough's looked busy and creative for Bolton who have looked competitive in the first 45 minutes.