Match report

Bolton Defeats Huddersfield 3-1 in EFL Trophy

Bolton
Bolton
3–1
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Dec 10, 2024

Bolton's strong performance led to a 3-1 triumph over Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy. Kostas Lolos and Aaron Collins were key contributors, with Collins scoring two goals. Huddersfield struggled, with multiple yellow cards and an own goal contributing to their defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Bolton won 3-1 against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy
  • • Kostas Lolos scored the first goal in the 40th minute, assisted by Josh Osei-Tutu
  • • Aaron Collins scored two goals in the 83rd and 88th minutes
  • • Jack Dacres-Cogley scored an own goal for Huddersfield in the 90th minute
  • • Huddersfield received three yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 20 L. Southwood (G)
  • 2 G. Jones (D)
  • 5 Ricardo Santos (D)
  • 15 W. Forrester (D)
  • 27 R. Williams (M)
  • 28 J. Matete (M)
  • 4 G. Thomason (M)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 17 K. Lolos (F)
  • 10 D. Charles (F)
  • 9 V. Adeboyejo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Schön
  • 45 J. McAtee
  • 6 G. Johnston
  • 19 A. Collins
  • 12 J. Dacres-Cogley
  • 48 S. Sharples-Ahmed
  • 1 N. Baxter

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Chapman (G)
  • 4 M. Pearson (D)
  • 5 M. Helik (D)
  • 23 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 17 B. Spencer (M)
  • 18 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 28 T. Iorpenda (M)
  • 3 J. Ruffels (M)
  • 25 D. Ward (F)
  • 9 B. Radulović (F)
  • 10 J. Koroma (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 F. Ladapo
  • 15 J. Headley
  • 2 L. Sørensen
  • 8 B. Wiles
  • 12 C. Maxwell
  • 20 O. Turton

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    40' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lolos · Assist: J. Osei-Tutu
  2. Huddersfield
    48' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pearson

    Time wasting

  3. Huddersfield
    50' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    J. Koroma

    Foul

  4. Huddersfield
    52' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasumu

    Foul

  5. Bolton
    57' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: Szabolcs Schön
  6. Huddersfield
    66' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Daniel Ward · On: F. Ladapo
  7. Huddersfield
    66' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ruffels · On: Jaheim Headley
  8. Huddersfield
    66' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pearson · On: L. Sorensen
  9. Bolton
    70' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Thomason · On: John McAtee
  10. Bolton
    70' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Santos · On: George Johnston
  11. Bolton
    77' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Adeboyejo · On: A. Collins
  12. Bolton
    77' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Williams · On: J. Dacres-Cogley
  13. Huddersfield
    80' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Koroma · On: B. Wiles
  14. Bolton
    83' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins
  15. Huddersfield
    86' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    Jaheim Headley

    Foul

  16. Bolton
    88' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: D. Charles
  17. Huddersfield
    90'+5 Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    T. Iorpenda

    Simulation

  18. Huddersfield
    90' Huddersfield Goal · Own Goal
    J. Dacres-Cogley

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Huddersfield
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 10
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 427 397
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 344 303
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Kostas Lolos in the 40th minute set the tone for Bolton's victory
  • ▸ Aaron Collins' brace in the 83rd and 88th minutes effectively sealed the game for Bolton
  • ▸ Huddersfield's inability to capitalize on their possession and their accumulation of yellow cards hampered their chances