Bolton Wanderers 2:1 Preston North End — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Thierry Gale's goal helped Bolton Wanderers to a 2-1 win over Preston North End in the Championship, a result that keeps the Trotters' momentum rolling forward without a fixture yet confirmed. Sam Dalby had opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Gale doubled the lead just before the half-hour mark after Alistair McCann had gone into the book early on.

The turning point came when John McAtee teed up Gale for the second goal in the 25th minute, giving Bolton a cushion they would ultimately need. Preston, who had been forced onto the back foot after Jordan Thompson and Pol Valentín were both booked before the break, pulled one back through Jusef Erabi in the 86th minute, assisted by Andrija Vukčević, but they could not find an equaliser despite a late rally that saw Chris Forino booked.

On the numbers, Bolton controlled the match with 55% possession and 15 shots to Preston's 9, though the visitors' second-half xG of 0.80 nearly matched the hosts' 0.60 as they pressed late. Gale was the standout with a rating of eight out of ten for his goal from midfield, and CheckLive's model clearly favoured Bolton, a verdict the final score confirmed.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End?

Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Preston North End (Championship).

Who scored?

Sam Dalby (14') for Bolton Wanderers; Thierry Gale (25', assist John McAtee) for Bolton Wanderers; Jusef Erabi (86', assist Andrija Vukčević) for Preston North End.

Was Bolton Wanderers's win deserved?

Yes — Bolton Wanderers were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Bolton Wanderers vs Preston North End?

Yellow cards: Alistair McCann (Preston North End); Jordan Thompson (Preston North End); Pol Valentín (Preston North End); Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers); Chris Forino (Bolton Wanderers).

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