Match report

Wrexham Defeats Bolton 1-0 in EFL Trophy Clash

Wrexham
Wrexham
1–0
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Feb 11, 2025

Wrexham secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bolton in their EFL Trophy match, with A. Cannon's goal in the 70th minute proving decisive. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Wrexham held on to claim the three points, staving off a resilient Bolton side. The hosts made several tactical adjustments, including multiple substitutions, which helped them maintain control and secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Wrexham 1-0 Bolton
  • • A. Cannon scored the winning goal for Wrexham in the 70th minute
  • • Wrexham made multiple substitutions, including A. Cannon, J. Marriott, and M. Faal
  • • Bolton received three yellow cards, with J. Sheehan, J. Dacres-Cogley, and A. Collins penalized for fouls and time-wasting
  • • Bolton made several substitutions, including K. Lolos, J. Matete, and V. Adeboyejo

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 3 L. Brunt (D)
  • 24 D. Scarr (D)
  • 6 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 47 R. Longman (M)
  • 8 A. Cannon (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 38 E. Lee (M)
  • 23 S. Revan (M)
  • 11 J. Marriott (F)
  • 22 M. Faal (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 S. Smith
  • 16 J. Rodríguez
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 20 O. Rathbone
  • 4 M. Cleworth
  • 19 J. Mendy
  • 31 L. McNicholas

Bolton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Baxter (G)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 15 W. Forrester (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 2 G. Jones (M)
  • 4 G. Thomason (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 12 J. Dacres-Cogley (M)
  • 28 J. Matete (F)
  • 17 K. Lolos (F)
  • 9 V. Adeboyejo (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 J. McAtee
  • 19 A. Collins
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu
  • 32 B. Andreucci
  • 20 L. Southwood
  • 48 S. Sharples-Ahmed
  • 52 S. Inwood

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    30' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sheehan

    Time wasting

  2. Wrexham
    42' Wrexham Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cannon

    Time wasting

  3. Bolton
    57' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Lolos · On: John McAtee
  4. Bolton
    57' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Matete · On: A. Collins
  5. Wrexham
    63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Marriott · On: S. Smith
  6. Wrexham
    63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Faal · On: Jay Rodriguez
  7. Wrexham
    63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Longman · On: R. Barnett
  8. Wrexham
    63' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Lee · On: O. Rathbone
  9. Bolton
    68' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dacres-Cogley

    Time wasting

  10. Wrexham
    70' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cannon · Assist: G. Evans
  11. Bolton
    71' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Adeboyejo · On: J. Osei-Tutu
  12. Bolton
    78' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Collins

    Foul

  13. Bolton
    83' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: William Forrester · On: B. Andreucci
  14. Wrexham
    87' Wrexham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Cannon · On: Max Cleworth
  15. Bolton
    90'+2 Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    George Johnston

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Bolton
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 72% 82%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 383 550
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 276 450
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Cannon's goal in the 70th minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum in Wrexham's favor
  • ▸ Wrexham's strategic substitutions, particularly bringing on J. Marriott and M. Faal, strengthened their defensive line and stifled Bolton's counter-attacks