Bolton Wanderers triumphed 3-1 over Huddersfield Town in the EFL Trophy Round of 32 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday night, extending their dominance in this competition.
English-born Ghanaian defender Jordi Osei-Tutu was instrumental, delivering a crucial assist that set the tone for Bolton’s success.
The home side struck first in the 40th minute when Osei-Tutu whipped a precise cross into the box, finding Klaidi Lolos, who expertly headed the ball into the bottom corner. Bolton’s disciplined defense kept Huddersfield at bay, maintaining their slim lead into halftime.
Bolton’s persistence paid off late in the second half as Aaron Collins delivered a quickfire brace. In the 83rd minute, he tapped in from close range, and just five minutes later, he slotted a composed finish into the bottom right corner, securing Bolton’s passage to the next round.
Huddersfield managed a consolation in the dying moments as Josh Dacres-Cogley scored an own goal. Despite the slip, Bolton advanced confidently, setting up a thrilling League One clash with Wigan on December 14th.
