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Bolton Defeats Plymouth in Tactical Clash
Bolton, August 9, 2025 – The Toughsheet Community Stadium saw a home victory for Bolton Wanderers against Plymouth Argyle in a match marked by intensity and strategy. Despite Plymouth’s greater possession (61%), Bolton capitalized on their opportunities to secure the three points.
The game opened in the 20th minute with a goal from E. Toal, assisted by J. Sheehan, following a well-executed team play. Bolton managed to defend their lead, although the game became more physical, reflected in the yellow cards to G. Johnston and J. Sheehan for Bolton.
In the second half, M. Burstow extended Bolton’s lead in the 60th minute, with an assist from A. Cozier-Duberry, dealing a near-fatal blow to Plymouth. The visiting team tried to react, but Bolton’s defense remained solid. The match was punctuated by several yellow cards for Plymouth, including M. Sorinola, B. Ibrahim, B. Mumba and C. Watts, highlighting the visiting team’s frustration.
Despite having more shots (12) than Plymouth (3), Bolton’s accuracy was not the best (only 2 on target). The victory, however, confirms Bolton’s good start to the season.
Final Score: Bolton 2 – Plymouth 0
Substitutions plymouth: at minute 62 A. Pepple came in and J. Paterson went out., at minute 68 B. Ibrahim came in and C. Roberts went out., at minute 68 X. Amaechi came in and T. Finn went out., at minute 76 V. Palsson came in and B. Wiredu went out., at minute 77 B. Galloway came in and A. Benarous went out.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 65 T. Gale came in and J. Dacres-Cogley went out., at minute 74 M. Burstow came in and J. McAtee went out., at minute 82 J. Osei-Tutu came in and E. Erhahon went out., at minute 83 X. Simons came in and C. Warren went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolton
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