1 – 5
“Scott Dalby breaks the deadlock with Bolton's opener to set the tone for the visitors' dominance”
“Jayden Wareham gives Exeter brief hope with a well-taken goal to reduce the deficit to 2-1”
“Ibrahim Cissoko makes an instant impact off the bench, scoring just two minutes after being introduced”
Pivotal“George Johnston adds insult to injury with Bolton's fifth goal in stoppage time to complete the rout”
Exeter City
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers delivered a devastating attacking display to thrash Exeter City 5-1 at St James Park, with the visitors' clinical finishing proving the difference in what became a rout. After Scott Dalby opened the scoring in the 21st minute, Bolton took firm control through Johnny Kenny's 60th-minute strike before weathering a brief Exeter revival when Jayden Wareham pulled one back. The floodgates opened in the final 20 minutes as substitute Ibrahim Cissoko made an immediate impact with a goal just two minutes after coming on, before George Johnston capped off a memorable afternoon with Bolton's fifth in stoppage time. This emphatic victory will significantly boost Bolton's League One promotion credentials, while Exeter face serious questions about their defensive frailties after conceding five goals at home.
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