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Wigan Athletic

01-17 20:30

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Bolton Wanderers

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Bolton Wanderers

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22′

Josh Sheehan

Halftime 0-0

61′

Joe Taylor

Dara James Morgan Costelloe

75′

Kyle Dempsey

Xavier Simons

75′

John Mcatee

Mason Burstow

79′

Christian Saydee

Harrison Bettoni

80′

Fraser Murray

Callum·Wright

82′

Josh Sheehan

88′

Tyrese Francois

Matthew Smith

88′

Callum McManaman

Joseph Hungbo

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Match Info

Bolton Wanderers won the local derby against Wigan Athletic 1-0 in a tense English Football League One clash. The solitary goal, scored in the first half, was enough to secure all three points for Bolton in this fiercely contested rivalry match. In a physical and cagey affair, the decisive moment came from a set-piece, as Bolton's captain rose highest to power a header into the net from a corner. Wigan Athletic pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, hitting the post and forcing the Bolton goalkeeper into a spectacular save, but they could not find the breakthrough. The match was defined by Bolton's resilient defensive display and their ability to grind out a result in a hostile away environment. This victory is a massive boost for Bolton's automatic promotion hopes, moving them up the League One table, while dealing a blow to Wigan's own playoff aspirations. The Bolton manager praised his team's character, while the Wigan boss was left to rue missed opportunities. The starting lineups for this derby featured full commitment, but Bolton's clinical edge made the difference.