Match report

Bolton Defeats Port Vale 2-0 in League One Clash

Bolton
Bolton
2–0
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Apr 20, 2024

Bolton held off strong opposition to secure a critical 2-0 win against Port Vale in their League One fixture. Despite multiple substitutions from both sides, the home team capitalized on key moments, with A. Collins breaking through early and C. Jerome sealing the victory late.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bolton 2-0 Port Vale
  • • Goals by A. Collins (72') and C. Jerome (93'+3)
  • • Port Vale made three substitutions: Conor Grant, Uche Ikpeazu, R. Walters, Alex Iacovitti
  • • Bolton substituted G. Thomason, D. Charles, J. Sheehan, A. Collins
  • • Yellow cards for B. Garrity (Port Vale) and E. Toal (Bolton)

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Baxter (G)
  • 2 G. Jones (D)
  • 21 C. Taylor (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 12 J. Dacres-Cogley (M)
  • 19 P. Maghoma (M)
  • 4 G. Thomason (M)
  • 27 R. Williams (M)
  • 10 D. Charles (F)
  • 28 A. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 11 D. Nlundulu
  • 16 A. Morley
  • 35 C. Jerome
  • 3 J. Iredale
  • 13 J. Coleman
  • 26 Z. Ashworth

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 27 J. Debrah (D)
  • 6 N. Smith (D)
  • 17 A. Iacovitti (D)
  • 4 T. Sang (M)
  • 24 R. Walters (M)
  • 14 F. Ojo (M)
  • 15 C. Grant (M)
  • 10 E. Chislett (F)
  • 8 B. Garrity (F)
  • 12 U. Ikpeazu (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Shorrock
  • 9 R. Loft
  • 25 B. Dipepa
  • 20 J. Weir
  • 5 K. Łopata
  • 13 J. Leutwiler
  • 19 G. Massey

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    30' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Conor Grant · On: J. Shorrock
  2. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Uche Ikpeazu · On: R. Loft
  3. Port Vale
    65' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Walters · On: B. Dipepa
  4. Port Vale
    70' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    B. Garrity

    Argument

  5. Bolton
    70' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Thomason · On: K. Dempsey
  6. Bolton
    72' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Collins · Assist: R. Williams
  7. Port Vale
    77' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alex Iacovitti · On: J. Weir
  8. Bolton
    79' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    E. Toal

    Foul

  9. Bolton
    80' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Charles · On: D. Nlundulu
  10. Bolton
    86' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: A. Morley
  11. Bolton
    86' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Collins · On: C. Jerome
  12. Bolton
    90'+3 Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jerome · Assist: P. Maghoma

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Port Vale
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 62%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 9
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 550 212
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 461 131
Shots Inside Box 17 5
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Collins' goal in the 72nd minute gave Bolton a crucial lead, breaking Port Vale's resistance.
  • ▸ C. Jerome's late goal at the 93rd minute ensured Bolton's victory and solidified their position in League One.