Match Report
The table read 1st (Bolton Wanderers, 9 pts) against 3rd (Manchester City U21, 3 pts), 6 points apart. Manchester City U21 ranked just 35th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. Scoring rates set the scale: Bolton Wanderers 3.33 scored and 0.67 conceded per game, Manchester City U21 2.33 and 2.67, with the league averaging 1.9.
10 matches unbeaten backed Bolton Wanderers's arrival, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The match was played at University of Bolton Stadium (capacity 28,723). Bolton Wanderers led 3-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 3-0.
Goal scorers
Bolton Wanderers: S. Dalby (9'), J. McAtee (14'), Aaron Morley (23')
Key stats
Possession: Bolton Wanderers 48% · Manchester City U21 52% · Total shots: 15-9 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 2-4