English
Bolton snatches victory over Wigan in a feisty encounter
Bolton secured a 1-0 win against Wigan at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan, in a League One matchday 40 clash. The game, officiated by F. Hallam, was characterized by a high number of yellow cards issued to the home team. Wigan held 34% of possession, but Bolton proved more clinical in attack, managing 11 shots (2 on target) compared to Wigan’s 6 (1 on target). The visitors also outperformed Wigan in corner kicks (4-0). Bolton’s superiority was evident in the closing stages of the match when, in the 90th minute, C. Forino-Joseph scored the only goal of the game, assisted by G. Johnston. Wigan finished the match with 5 yellow cards, while Bolton remained unbooked.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 53 J. Hungbo came in and J. Smith went out., at minute 79 R. Darcy came in and O. Norburn went out., at minute 83 L. Robinson came in and O. Dale went out., at minute 83 C. McManaman came in and M. Asamoah went out.
Substitutions bolton: at minute 81 J. Matete came in and J. Randall went out., at minute 81 C. Mendes came in and A. Collins went out., at minute 88 S. Schon came in and J. Osei-Tutu went out., at minute 90 G. Jones came in and J. McAtee went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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