Match report

Bolton Snatches Win Over Wigan in League One Clash

Wigan
Wigan
0–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Jan 17, 2026

Bolton claimed all three points against Wigan in a tightly contested League One encounter. The decisive moment came when Bolton's J. Sheehan scored the only goal of the game in the 82nd minute, leaving Wigan struggling to find an equalizer despite their late substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Wigan 0–1 Bolton
  • • J. Sheehan scored the winning goal for Bolton in the 82nd minute
  • • Wigan made five substitutions, while Bolton made three during the match

Lineups

Wigan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 44 J. Hungbo (M)
  • 43 H. Bettoni (F)
  • 8 C. Wright (F)
  • 11 D. Costelloe (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 7 F. Murray
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 10 J. Taylor
  • 9 C. Saydee

Bolton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 4 X. Simons (M)
  • 25 M. Conway (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (F)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)
  • 48 M. Burstow (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Harrington
  • 29 C. Christie
  • 21 E. Erhahon
  • 16 A. Morley
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 11 T. Gale
  • 45 J. McAtee

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    61' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Costelloe · On: J. Taylor
  3. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xavier Simons · On: K. Dempsey
  4. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Burstow · On: John McAtee
  5. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: C. Saydee
  6. Wigan
    80' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Wright · On: F. Murray
  7. Bolton
    82' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sheehan
  8. Wigan
    88' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthew Smith · On: Tyrese Francois
  9. Wigan
    88' Wigan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Hungbo · On: C. McManaman

Match Stats

Stat Wigan Bolton
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 61% 83%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 16
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 242 534
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 0 4
xG 0.37 2.38
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 147 441
Shots Inside Box 3 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolton's early yellow card to J. Sheehan did not hinder their performance as they maintained control of the game
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 82nd minute when Bolton's J. Sheehan secured a crucial goal, breaking Wigan's resistance and leading them to victory