3 things we learned from Bolton Wanderers v Bristol Rovers

Wanderers’ winless run continues

Tuesday night’s home fixture presented a real opportunity for Bolton to bounce back after a difficult two games, but they couldn’t take it.

After successive matches across the Pennines in Yorkshire, where they fought back to draw 2-2 with Bradford City at Valley Parade, before Billy Sharp’s brace ensured defeat to leaders Sheffield United at Bramall Lane last weekend, Wanderers returned to home comforts knowing nothing other than a victory would be sufficient.

Following Vela’s early goal, Bolton took their foot off the pedal, and were rightly punished for a lethargic and uninspiring performance by Moore’s late sucker-punch.

Parkinson’s side host AFC Wimbledon on Saturday afternoon, before a visit to the Fylde Coast the following week, where promotion rivals Fleetwood Town await at Highbury Stadium.