Also in the side were Stephen Jordan, who returned on Saturday, and John Spicer who hasn't played since being substituted at Leicester in mid-November. Goalkeeper Brian Jensen also started along with Steve Jones and Ade Akinbiyi with the rest of the side made up of trialists.
Manager Owen Coyle was delighted with Caldwell's return and said: "Steven came through today's game without any problems and now we just have to wait and see if there is any reaction. Obviously it is great news, especially after seeing him get on the goal trail."