As Wanderers prepare for the visit of Michael Duff’s Huddersfield, we have taken a look at the battles across the pitch which could have a big impact this weekend.

Ricardo Santos v Callum Marshall

Marshall has had a promising start to life in Yorkshire following his loan switch from West Ham, scoring the winner against Shrewsbury and also netting against Morecambe in the League Cup.

Wanderers must be wary of Marshall’s runs in behind, although pace is one of skipper Santos’ biggest attributes.

The towering centre-back will be eager to bounce back from tough afternoons against Charlton and Exeter before the international break.

Josh Koroma is also a threat in the final third, while Danny Ward had been set to return to the Toughsheet Community Stadium but was shown a straight red card against Rotherham.

Ward made his senior debut for the Whites 15 years ago, coming off the bench for the final minutes of a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland in the Premier League under Gary Megson, replacing Johan Elmander.

Szabi Schön v Lasse Sorensen

The battle of the wing-backs could be one to keep an eye on this weekend as Wanderers look to return to winning ways in League One.

Sorensen joined the Terriers over the summer after impressing at Lincoln, finding the back of the net six times last term.

The Dane has had a promising start to the campaign, already producing a couple of assists from his wing-back role.

Szabi Schön has been adjusting to League One footballSzabi Schön has been adjusting to League One football (Image: CameraSport - Alex Dodd)

Schön and Sorensen will both be looking to impact the game going forward, although the latter might have to pick his moments wisely away from home against a side who tend to dominate possession.

Schön has shown glimpses of what he is all about since joining the Whites but is still finding his rhythm as he adjusts to the demands of English football.

The Hungarian got the assist for Aaron Collins’ ruthless strike at Barrow last time out and will be keen to kick on in the league.

Jonathan Hogg v George Thomason

Experienced midfielder Hogg is now into his 12th season at Huddersfield and is showing no sign of slowing down, starting all four league games so far.

The 35-year-old generally takes up a holding role in front of the backline, carrying out important defensive work.

Like Hogg, Thomason has the defensive capabilities to break down attacks and regain possession for his side.

The 23-year-old also has moments of quality going forward in his locker, as seen against Mansfield in the League Cup.

The midfield battle could well be crucial this weekend as Wanderers look to get on the front foot from the off.

Josh Sheehan v Ben Wiles

Sticking with the middle of the pitch, Wanderers will be wary of Wiles’ threat after a positive start to the campaign, getting on the scoresheet in the wins against Peterborough and Stevenage.

The former Rotherham man spent the past couple of seasons in the Championship but has a strong record at this level.

Sheehan was one of League One's standout performers last seasonSheehan was one of League One's standout performers last season (Image: CameraSport - Hannah Fountain)

Sheehan was one of the standout performances in League One last term but has had a tough start as he adjusts to a slightly different role.

There has been debate over whether Wanderers’ new system is getting the best out of the Welsh international, with some suggesting that Sunderland loanee Jay Matete might be a better fit.

However, Sheehan has proven that he can produce game-changing moments and his quality could be key in what looks set to be a tight game on paper.

Dion Charles v Michal Helik

Wanderers have failed to score in their last three league matches and chances have been hard to come by for Charles at times.

The Northern Irish international had a tough pre-season, carrying over a knee injury from the back end of last term, but will be eager to build on his goals at Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury.

It looks set to be another tough test against a stubborn Huddersfield defence that has kept two clean sheets in their opening four games.

Helik, in particular, has become a key figure in the backline since his arrival from Barnsley a couple of seasons ago.

Bolton know their output in the final third must improve and will be looking to build on the deadly 11-minute spell at Barrow that turned the contest on its head.

John McAtee is another player with proven quality in League One and will be aiming to push on after some valuable time on the training pitch.