Bolton Wanderers take on Peterborough United this weekend aiming to make it three wins on the spin in September.
28.08.2022 - 13:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers suffered back to back losses in League One following defeat on the road to Plymouth Argyle.
Wanderers had started the first half of the encounter at Home Park well and went close to going ahead through Kieran Lee in the opening 30 minutes, but his effort was deflected wide. Conor Bradley also saw a low effort go wide of goal.
But Wanderers were meant to pay for defensive frailties when Niall Ennis got the better of skipper Ricardo Santos to slot past James Trafford. It was a sucker punch for the visitors.
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The Whites should have equalised after the break when Amadou Bakayoko's effort was saved and pushed onto the post by Pilgrims goalkeeper Michael Cooper. But Ryan Hardie fired home a late second to ensure the hosts would claim the three points.
Here, we analyse the loss from a Bolton perspective and pick ups and downs from the encounter.
Ups
Dion Charles looking sharp
Wanderers talisman Charles scored his first goal of the season in midweek against Aston Villa. It was only his second start of the season owing to injury problems.
He was handed his third of the campaign against the Green Army at Home Park. He caused issues for the Pilgrims from the very start, and particularly in the first half of the encounter.
Charles may not quite be back to his fit and firing 100% best so far, but this was another encouraging showing from the striker. A Charles on song this season will have a big impact on the Whites' season.
Downs
Defensive errors prove crucial
Wanderers probably should have been a goal or two to the good by the time they went behind at Home Park. Though good work from Ennis, it was certainly
Bolton Wanderers take on Peterborough United this weekend aiming to make it three wins on the spin in September.
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