Papa John’s Trophy exit leaves Bolton Wanderers pondering over what lies ahead in near future
A campaign which began so promisingly for Bolton Wanderers now looks concerningly bleak after defeat at Hartlepool United in the Papa John’s Trophy.
A campaign which began so promisingly for Bolton Wanderers now looks concerningly bleak after defeat at Hartlepool United in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Still low on numbers after a COVID-hit festive period, Bolton Wanderers go in search of their first win in over a month as they visit Hartlepool United in the last 16 of the Papa John’s Trophy.
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says that the officiating of Keith Stroud was ’embarrassing at times’ during their 0-0 draw with Huddersfield Town at Ewood Park.
Tony Mowbray and Blackburn Rovers will rue the decisions of referee Keith Stroud after their 0-0 draw with Huddersfield Town, despite moving into the automatic promotion places in the Championship.
Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers side – the form team in the Championship at present – could move up into the automatic promotion spots as they welcome Huddersfield Town to Ewood Park.
In the last week, Leigh Centurions have confirmed the signings of Tom Amone and Nene Macdonald as the club looks to make an immediate return to Super League.
Stefan Ratchford’s testimonial year at Warrington Wolves will be celebrated with a special pre-season fixture against Wigan Warriors which is set to take place at the Halliwell Jones stadium.
Richie Myler has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract at Leeds Rhinos, which is set to keep him at Headingley until the end of 2024.
Plymouth Argyle continue their reign at the top of League One as they beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0 in horrific weather conditions.
Bolton Wanderers face a mammoth midweek trip to the South West as they take on current League One table-toppers Plymouth Argyle.
In the Super League play-offs, Warrington Wolves take on Hull Kingston Rovers at the Halliwell Jones stadium with both sides knowing that victory will take them to within one step of reaching the pinnacle that is the Grand Final at Old Trafford in 15 days’ time.
Leeds Rhinos provided a fitting send-off from Emerald Headingley Stadium for the four players leaving the club at the end of the season as they defeated Hull Kingston Rovers 36-12 and confirmed the fixtures in the Super League play-offs.
Thanks to Warrington Wolves’ win at Castleford Tigers last night, both Leeds Rhinos and Hull Kingston Rovers are now assured of a spot in the top six, but the pair will battle it out in the final game of the regular league season tonight to decide who they will face in the first round of the play-offs.
When Leeds Rhinos take to the field on Friday night at home to Hull Kingston Rovers, they will know exactly what is at stake in relation to extending their season by securing a play-off spot.
Leigh Centurions’ Ryan Brierley scored a hat-trick of tries to help his side to their second win of the Super League season as they beat Wakefield Trinity 26-18.
In the penultimate round of the regular Super League season, two teams with very little left to play for meet as bottom club Leigh Centurions welcome Wakefield Trinity.
Atherton Collieries’ midfielder Jack Lenehan was the standout as his side sealed their progression into the Second Qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 replay win away at Bridlington Town.
Play-off chasers Hull Kingston Rovers can keep up the pressure on Super League’s top six with a third victory of the campaign over bottom side Leigh Centurions as the pair meet in the closing game of the Magic Weekend in Newcastle.
Top of the table Catalans Dragons stormed to a 64-0 victory against bottom club Leigh Centurions to expose the gulf in class between the two ends of the Super League table and earn an 18th success of the season in the process.
Last-placed Leigh Centurions make the trip across the channel to the Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan to take on current toppers Catalans Dragons.
Bolton Wanderers progressed through into round two of the Carabao Cup courtesy of a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Championship outfit Barnsley.
Leigh Centurions came agonisingly close to their first win of the Super League season, mounting a second-half comeback to go in front with 15 minutes remaining at the Leigh Sports Village, but Hull Kingston Rovers eventually came out on top with a 34-28 away win.
Having earned promotion at the first time of asking – and with a feel-good factor now back around the club – Bolton Wanderers are back in League One, welcoming MK Dons to the University of Bolton stadium for the campaign’s opening game.
After a dire few years for Bolton Wanderers which included near non-existence, the club now appears to be back on the up and having achieved promotion last season, the sky is the limit back in League One.