'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off final
Summary
Bolton Wanderers and Stockport will face each other in the League One play-off final to compete for a place in the Championship. Bolton secured their spot by beating Bradford, with Xavier Simons scoring the crucial goal to advance to the final.Key Facts
- The 2025-26 season started for Stockport with a 2-0 home win against Bolton Wanderers.
- Both Bolton and Stockport will end their seasons by playing each other in the play-off final at Wembley stadium.
- Bolton reached the final by defeating Bradford over two games.
- Xavier Simons scored the decisive goal in the second leg that helped Bolton reach the final.
- Bolton has a history of winning promotion through play-offs, including previously reaching the Premier League this way.
- Bolton faced relegation and financial troubles in 2019 but have been rebuilding since under manager Ian Evatt.
- Simons, a 23-year-old player, has scored five senior career goals and has been praised for his professionalism and persistence despite limited playing time.
- The play-off final winner will earn promotion to the English Football League Championship, the second tier of English football.
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