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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Image source, ShutterstockMax Conway's cross into Josh Sheehan is nice but the latter's strike at goal is easily mopped up by Preston keeper Daniel Iverson.
Summary
Sheffield United and Birmingham City play out goalless draw in last of Saturday's games
Bolton kicked off their Championship return with a first win against Preston since 2001 in Saturday's early fixture
Meanwhile, there were wins for Middlesbrough, Millwall, Charlton, West Brom, QPR and Swansea in today's 15:00 fixtures
Two further games - Watford v Southampton and Burnley v West Ham - scheduled for Sunday as Cardiff take on Wrexham on Monday
Wolves returned to EFL action on Friday after their relegation from the Premier League and narrowly avoided a shock defeat by Blackburn
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Milutin Osmajic is in the box for Preston and is able to slice at goal but it catches a deflection to take it away from the target.
Those changes appear to have flipped a switch for the visitors.
'Changes have given fans a lift'published at 13:52 BST 15 August
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio LancashireTo see Leo Leroy and Jusef Erabi come on, those changes have given the Preston fans a lift.
SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 64 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
We've got a triple change from Preston to try and halt Bolton's momentum.
Leo Leroy is on for his debut having only signed for the club yesterday. He's joined by Odeluga Offiah and Jusef Erabi.
Jordan Thompson, Callum Lang and Pol Valentin depart.
CLOSE!published at 61 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Thierry Gale curls at goal but it goes just wide of the corner.
Preston are allowing the Bolton winger so much space. Gale's had so much opportunity today and while he's only punished once so far, it feels a matter of time before he'll do it again.
Postpublished at 57 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Alfie Devine sets up Delano Burgzorg but Bolton's Luca Stephenson makes a timely challenge.
The right-back has hurt himself in the process though and requires treatment.
'McAtee's been excellent'published at 13:42 BST 15 August
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Andy Bayes
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator
Image source, ShutterstockJohn McAtee started seven times for Bolton in League One last season.
He's been excellent today.
Postpublished at 55 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Thierry Gale crashes a shot into the top stands after Preston lose possession in their final third.
Not for the first time, North End can exhale.
Postpublished at 51 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
We've seen more of Alfie Devine in the opening six minutes of this second half than we did in the entirety of the first, or at least it feels that way.
He gets his right foot on the ball but his volley goes awry and off target.
Better signs for North End all the same.
Postpublished at 50 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston's free-kick is over-worked and they can't get the shot off but with so many red shirts up field, Bolton spot a chance to counter.
A ball is sent up to John McAtee and he thrashes at goal but it's sent wide. A nice try, though.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 48 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
The yellow card is brought out but not for a Preston player for a change.
Alfie Devine begins his move forward and is tripped up by Josh Sheehan to win a free kick.
SECOND HALFpublished at 13:32 BST 15 August
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Can Preston do anything to stop Bolton's runaway train?
They were rattled in the first half but trail by only two goals. A comeback can be done.
Let's see, shall we? The game is back up and running.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:24 BST 15 August
HT: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Bolton will surprise a lot of people this season, comfortably staying up
Mackenzie, Cardiff
You can't beat Championship football
Dave, Dorset
'Preston can't be that bad in the second half'published at 13:19 BST 15 August
HT: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio LancashireIt wouldn't surprise me if Paul Heckingbottom makes changes and their shape.
Bolton just look hungry on the front foot.
Preston have been too far off the pace and Paul Heckingbottom will not be happy.
They can't be that bad in the second half. They have to play with more energy and belief.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:17 BST 15 August
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Image source, ShutterstockBolton haven't won against Preston since the 2001 Division One play-off final but they look good to break that spell today at the break.
Four shots of eight on target from the Trotters, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale's both finding the back of the net.
Preston, meanwhile, are offering up nothing.
For those who were writing off Bolton this season, they have something to say.
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Just one minute until half time after Bolton cut out a threatening pass to Preston front man Milutin Osmajic.
'Heckingbottom thinking about bringing on Leroy?'published at 13:14 BST 15 August
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Andy Bayes
BBC Radio Lancashire commentatorI'm just thinking if Paul Heckingbottom is thinking about introducing Leo Leroy at half-time for Preston?
YELLOW CARDpublished at 43 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Another yellow card for Preston. Might start getting precarious soon.
This one belongs to Pol Valentin, who is finding Thierry Gale a real challenge this afternoon and has now gifted the Bolton man more leeway.
Postpublished at 39 mins
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston put together a clever set play but it doesn't pay off as Andrew Hughes' header is blocked and the ball is back up the other end.
Thierry Gale tears it up on the left, sliding the ball to John McAtee whose attempt from just outside the box flies too high.
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston finally have their first real chance as Middlesbrough loanee Delano Burgzorg runs into the box to let off a shot.
Bolton defender Chris Forino times his move perfectly though to stick out his leg and deflect it out for a corner.
Great move from the Bolton man.
Championship Scores and fixtures
Saturday 15th August
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Championship
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : Promotion
- Position 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion Play-off
- Position 22, 23, 24 : Relegation
- Southampton were deducted four points due to breaches of EFL regulations
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