Fleetwood Town 1:1 Bolton Wanderers — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Ched Evans scored for Fleetwood Town but Thierry Gale's late equaliser earned Bolton Wanderers a 1-1 draw in this Club Friendly, with Evans the standout player as his side now prepare to face Hartlepool United on 1 August. The pre-season friendly offered both sides a chance to build sharpness, though neither could claim a decisive edge on the day.

The deadlock was broken just after the hour when Ched Evans found the net for Fleetwood Town in the 51st minute, giving the home side a lead they held for over half an hour. Bolton pressed for a response and finally got it through Thierry Gale in the 85th minute, the forward levelling the scores with no assist recorded to deny Fleetwood a victory that had seemed within reach.

Bolton dominated possession with 63% to Fleetwood's 37% and both sides took six corners apiece, suggesting the visitors controlled territory but lacked the cutting edge to turn it into more than a draw. Ched Evans earned a 6.98 rating as the forward who scored the opener, making him the most effective player on the pitch despite not being on the winning side. CheckLive's model rated Fleetwood Town marginally ahead, but the draw meant that prediction was not confirmed, as the game followed a more balanced flow than expected.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fleetwood Town vs Bolton Wanderers?

Fleetwood Town 1-1 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ched Evans (51') for Fleetwood Town; Thierry Gale (85') for Bolton Wanderers.