Bolton Wanderers produced a dominant display to defeat local rivals Wigan Athletic 4-1 in a thrilling League One derby at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on September 20, 2025. The match kicked off at 19:30 and saw Bolton run riot, scoring four goals in a statement victory. Bolton took an early lead and never relinquished control, adding further goals before Wigan managed a late consolation. This emphatic win was a major result in the context of both the promotion race and the local bragging rights, sending the home fans into raptures. The three points solidified Bolton's position at the top end of the League One table, while Wigan's defensive frailties were exposed in a heavy defeat.