Bolton Wanderers strengthened their push for promotion with a dominant 5-1 victory over Exeter City at St James Park on 28 February 2026. The result in Exeter moves the club into third place in League One and provides a major boost to their hopes of moving up a league.
The match featured five different scorers for the visiting side, beginning with a goal from Sam Dalby in the 21st minute. Striker Johnny Kenny scored his first goal in English football with a header on the 60-minute mark, followed by strikes from Thierry Gale and Ibrahim Cissoko. George Johnston added a final goal in stoppage time, marking his first for the club since September 2022.
Manager Steven Schumacher said the high-scoring win had been expected after a run of three draws where the team missed several opportunities to score. While the team celebrated the win, winger Thierry Gale had to leave the pitch due to an injury sustained while celebrating his goal. Substitute Ibrahim Cissoko replaced him and scored with nearly his fourth touch of the game.
This away win helps the team stay ahead in the promotion race after other rivals in the league dropped points over the same weekend. The performance also follows the recent news that the club has already sold 10,000 season tickets to supporters for the 2026/27 campaign.
