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Bolton Crushes Wigan in Offensive Showcase
Bolton, September 20, 2025 – Bolton Wanderers delivered a resounding display of offensive power by defeating Wigan Athletic at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The final score of 4 to 1 reflects the home team’s superiority, who dominated possession with 52% and generated a total of 13 shots, 7 of which were on target.
The goal festival began early, with T. Gale opening the scoring in the 15th minute. Shortly after, M. Forss extended the lead in the 20th minute thanks to an assist from Gale. Before halftime, M. Burstow scored the third goal for Bolton in the 42nd minute, assisted by E. Erhahon. Wigan showed little offensive prowess in the first half, collecting a yellow card for J. Hungbo just before the break.
In the second half, M. Forss scored again in the 50th minute, further extending Bolton’s lead. P. Mullin managed to pull one back for Wigan in the 54th minute, assisted by R. Trevitt, but the visiting team was unable to capitalize on the 16 corners they obtained during the match. Bolton, despite having fewer corner opportunities (3), made better use of their chances.
Bolton finished the match with 8 fouls committed and no yellow cards, while Wigan committed 9 fouls and received one yellow card. Bolton’s offensive superiority, combined with a solid defense, was key to the victory.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 B. Adeeko came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 46 D. Costelloe came in and L. Robinson went out., at minute 46 J. Hungbo came in and R. Borges Rodrigues went out., at minute 69 M. Smith came in and C. Wright went out., at minute 85 S. Sessegnon came in and C. McManaman went out.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 58 M. Forss came in and S. Dalby went out., at minute 68 T. Gale came in and I. Cissoko went out., at minute 85 E. Erhahon came in and A. Morley went out., at minute 85 M. Burstow came in and J. Sheehan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bolton
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