Match report

Bolton Stuns Wycombe 3-2 in League One Thriller

Bolton
Bolton
3–2
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
Mar 7, 2026

Bolton secured a remarkable comeback against Wycombe in their League One encounter, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit to emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. The match featured multiple substitutions and yellow cards, with key moments including goals from Chris Woodrow and Lyle Harris for Wycombe, and R. Rodrigues and C. Blackett-Taylor for Bolton. Bolton's perseverance and tactical adjustments late in the game turned the tide in their favor.

Key Facts

  • • Wycombe took an early lead with goals from Chris Woodrow (27') and Lyle Harris (41')
  • • Bolton's R. Rodrigues scored a crucial goal (88') to cut the deficit
  • • C. Blackett-Taylor's equalizer in the 90th minute
  • • Bolton's late surge included multiple substitutions and two yellow cards for Wycombe players

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 21 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 15 R. Apter (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 9 J. Kenny (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 35 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 27 R. Rodrigues
  • 25 M. Conway
  • 48 M. Burstow

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 50 W. Norris (G)
  • 2 J. Grimmer (D)
  • 17 D. Casey (D)
  • 6 T. Allen (D)
  • 3 D. Harvie (D)
  • 5 A. Morley (M)
  • 8 C. Boyd-Munce (M)
  • 44 F. Onyedinma (M)
  • 12 C. Woodrow (M)
  • 28 L. Harris (M)
  • 11 N. Lowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. van Sas
  • 10 L. Leahy
  • 21 J. Mullins
  • 4 J. Scowen
  • 77 A. Vidigal
  • 7 A. Quitirna
  • 26 C. Taylor

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    27' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Woodrow
  2. Wycombe
    41' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Harris
  3. Bolton
    46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Robert Apter · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  4. Wycombe
    51' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Casey · On: Connor Taylor
  5. Wycombe
    56' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Taylor Allen

    Argument

  6. Wycombe
    58' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Harvie

    Foul

  7. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Erhahon · On: R. Rodrigues
  8. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chris Forino · On: M. Conway
  9. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Gale · On: M. Burstow
  10. Wycombe
    66' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Lowe · On: Josh Scowen
  11. Wycombe
    71' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Boyd-Munce

    Time wasting

  12. Bolton
    76' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kenny

    Foul

  13. Bolton
    81' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Kenny · On: K. Dempsey
  14. Wycombe
    81' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Morley · On: Luke Leahy
  15. Wycombe
    87' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Woodrow

    Foul

  16. Bolton
    88' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Rodrigues · Assist: E. Toal
  17. Bolton
    90'+6 Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Blackett-Taylor
  18. Bolton
    90' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Blackett-Taylor · Assist: E. Toal

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Wycombe
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 66%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 429 318
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 9
xG 2.52 2.42
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 352 210
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Despite an early 2-0 deficit, Bolton maintained composure and made tactical adjustments, including several substitutions.
  • ▸ R. Rodrigues' goal at 88' marked a turning point, boosting Bolton's morale and setting the stage for a late comeback.
  • ▸ C. Blackett-Taylor's equalizer in the 90th minute was the decisive moment, securing Bolton's victory in a thrilling finish.