Match report

Bolton Defeats Cheltenham 2-1 in League One Clash

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
1–2
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Apr 23, 2022

Bolton managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win against Cheltenham in their League One encounter. The game was marked by key moments that shifted momentum, including two crucial goals from Bolton and a late consolation goal for Cheltenham.

Key Facts

  • • Bolton: K. Sadlier (57')
  • • Bolton: Amadou Bakayoko (pen, 76')
  • • Cheltenham: Aaron Ramsey (89')
  • • Substitutions: M. Williams for K. Dempsey at 46', D. Charles for E. Kachunga at 69'
  • • Yellow Cards: G. Lloyd (52'), E. Bonds (72')

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 20 S. Flinders (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 15 W. Boyle (D)
  • 6 L. Freestone (M)
  • 4 M. Pollock (D)
  • 8 L. Sercombe (M)
  • 16 C. Wright (M)
  • 23 E. Bonds (M)
  • 10 A. May (F)
  • 19 G. Lloyd (M)
  • 29 K. Etete (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 C. Brown
  • 14 A. Williams
  • 27 A. Ramsey
  • 5 C. Raglan
  • 18 R. Hutchinson
  • 11 E. Chapman
  • 1 O. Evans

Bolton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 19 J. Trafford (G)
  • 3 D. John (D)
  • 4 M. Williams (M)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 22 K. Sadlier (M)
  • 2 G. Jones (D)
  • 15 W. Aimson (D)
  • 16 A. Morley (M)
  • 9 J. Böðvarsson (F)
  • 10 D. Charles (F)
  • 17 O. Afolayan (M)

Substitutes

  • 32 K. Dempsey
  • 24 E. Kachunga
  • 11 A. Bakayoko
  • 14 X. Amaechi
  • 29 L. Gordon
  • 27 A. Baptiste
  • 25 G. Thomason

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Williams · On: K. Dempsey
  2. Cheltenham
    52' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    G. Lloyd

    Foul

  3. Bolton
    57' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sadlier · Assist: J. Böðvarsson
  4. Bolton
    69' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Charles · On: E. Kachunga
  5. Bolton
    69' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sadlier · On: Amadou Bakayoko
  6. Cheltenham
    72' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bonds

    Foul

  7. Bolton
    76' Bolton Goal · Penalty
    Amadou Bakayoko
  8. Cheltenham
    82' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: C. Brown
  9. Cheltenham
    82' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Etete · On: Andy Williams
  10. Cheltenham
    85' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liam Sercombe · On: Aaron Ramsey
  11. Cheltenham
    89' Cheltenham Goal · Normal Goal
    Aaron Ramsey · Assist: C. Brown

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Bolton
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 70% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 317 430
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 221 331
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolton took the lead with a well-executed goal by K. Sadlier in the 57th minute, following an assist from Jóhann Björgvinsson.
  • ▸ Amadou Bakayoko's penalty in the 76th minute sealed Bolton's victory and countered any hopes of a comeback for Cheltenham.