Bolton Wanderers striker Johnny Kenny has been nominated for the League One Player of the Month award for April 2026 after a prolific goalscoring run helped the club secure a place in the upcoming play-offs.
The 22-year-old, who is currently on loan from Celtic, scored five goals across his five appearances in April. This run of form proved vital for Bolton Wanderers as they finished the regular season in fifth place. His performance included a key strike against Bradford City, which earned a point for the team and helped set up the upcoming play-off semi-final clash against the same opponents.
Kenny joined the side led by head coach Steven Schumacher in February 2026. Since his arrival, he has recorded six goals in total, contributing significantly to the team’s push for promotion. He is one of four players shortlisted for the monthly honour, alongside Tendayi Darikwa of Lincoln City, Filip Marschall of Stevenage, and Kasey Palmer of Luton Town.
The winner of the award will be announced this Friday. The final decision rests with a judging panel that includes EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch, football expert Don Goodman, and Ivor Davies from the league’s official betting partner.
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