Bolton stage a stunning late fightback at promotion rivals Huddersfield

Huddersfield Town 1 - 2 Bolton Wanderers 

Bolton produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat promotion rivals Huddersfield, sealing their first away victory since April.

Author | Curtis R

Stadium | Accu Stadium

Substitute Sam Dalby and Amario Cozier-Duberry struck deep into stoppage time to lift Steven Schumacher’s side above Huddersfield and into seventh place.

The visitors had fallen behind early, when Leo Castledine, on loan from Chelsea, found space unmarked to head in Ruben Roosken’s corner after just seven minutes.

Bolton responded strongly, with Terriers goalkeeper Lee Nicholls denying Max Conway and Marcus Forss before half-time. Backed by a packed away end, they pressed hard after the break. Mason Burstow headed straight at Nicholls from close range, while John McAtee saw his effort cleared off the line by Joe Low.

Stoppage time drama

Six minutes of added time were shown at the end, but Bolton needed only three to find their equaliser. Amario Cozier-Duberry delivered a pinpoint cross that Sam Dalby headed back across goal to register his first league goal for the club.

The drama did not end there. After sustained second-half pressure, Bolton struck again to seal victory. Cozier-Duberry latched onto a clever pass from Mason Burstow and fired home a powerful effort that proved too strong for Lee Nicholls, securing all three points for the visitors.

Best reaction

This is how the Bolton fans responded in the away end at full-time. A fantastic away day against their promotion rivals.

Bolton’s John McAtee posted on Twitter/X: “Shows why happens when you REALLY stick together! Proud of everyone tonight, class.”

Jordi Osei-tutu posted on the same platform: “What a win! Glad to be back after 8 weeks out onwards and upwards”

Supporter Reilly Morphet added: “Worst 92 mins of the whole season, followed by 3 crazy crazy minutes.”