Match Report
Bolton Wanderers, 3rd with 79 points, sat 31 points above Scunthorpe United (22nd, 48). The last five rounds placed Bolton Wanderers no better than 7th for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.28/1.09 for Bolton Wanderers and 0.89/1.39 for Scunthorpe United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.18.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Bolton Wanderers, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Scunthorpe United entered with four wins in a row.
The match was played at University of Bolton Stadium in Bolton (capacity 28,723). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Bolton Wanderers led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.