Bolton and Stockport play out entertaining draw
Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Stockport County
Ben Osborn’s late own goal denied Stockport victory and ensured the spoils were shared with fellow League One play-off hopefuls Bolton.
Author | Josh T
Stadium | Toughsheet Community Stadium
The visitors had recovered from an early setback to lead 2-1, only for Osborn to divert the ball beyond his own goalkeeper, Corey Addai, with 11 minutes remaining.
Bolton are still without a league win over their derby rivals since 1998. However, on-loan striker Johnny Kenny’s effort marked their first league goal against Stockport, excluding cup competitions, in 25 years. The Celtic forward showed strength to hold off Ethan Pye before putting Bolton ahead in the 39th minute.
What impact will this draw have?
Stockport, who now turn their attention to an upcoming EFL Trophy final against Luton at Wembley, drew level deep into first-half stoppage time. Osborn delivered from the right and Adama Sidibeh forced the ball home for his seventh goal since joining from St Johnstone in January.
They went in front six minutes after the interval when Tayo Edun, introduced at half-time in place of captain Lewis Bate, converted after Ollie Norwood’s effort deflected kindly into his path.
Stockport appeared on course for a fourth consecutive derby win, but Osborn’s late intervention changed the outcome before substitute Louie Barry was dismissed after picking up two bookings in the closing stages.
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