2023–24 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season explained

Club:	Bolton Wanderers
Season:	2023–24
Owner:	British Business Bank (8%)
Chairman:	Sharon Brittan
Manager:	Ian Evatt
Stadium:	Toughsheet Community Stadium
League:	League One
League Result:	3rd
Cup1:	FA Cup
Cup1 Result:	Third Round
Cup2:	EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:	Second Round
Cup3:	EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:	Quarter Final
Cup4:	Play-offs
Cup4 Result:	Final
League Topscorer:	Dion Charles (14)
Season Topscorer:	Dion Charles (20)
Highest Attendance:	25,738 (vs. Portsmouth, 13 April)
Lowest Attendance:	2,150 (vs. Port Vale, 5 December)
Average Attendance:	21,022
Largest Win:	8–1, vs. Manchester United U21, 26 September 7–0 vs. Exeter City, 25 November
Largest Loss:	0–4, vs. Wigan Athletic, 19 August
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Prevseason:	2022–23
Nextseason:	2024-25

The 2023–24 season is the 135th season in the existence of Bolton Wanderers Football Club and the club's third consecutive season in EFL League One. It will cover the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Bolton's kits for the 2023–24 design were voted on by Bolton fans from a choice of three kits for both. The choices for the home kit were between a remade version of the 1983–84 kit, a remade version of the 1993–94 kit, and a third alternate design. The choices for the away kit were from Teal Diamonds, Navy x Hot Pink, and Graphic Black. The 1983–84 and Graphic Black options won the votes.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Current squad

No.	Name	Position	Nationality	Place of birth	Date of birth (Age)	Signed from	Date signed	Fee	Contract end
Goalkeepers
1							1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
13							1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
Defenders
2							4 August 2020	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
3							1 July 2022	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
5							3 August 2020	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
6							1 July 2021	Free Transfer	30 June 2026
12							1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
15							4 July 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2026
17							26 January 2024	Loan	31 May 2024
18							20 July 2022	Undisclosed	30 June 2027
20							29 January 2024	Loan	31 May 2024
21					14 January 2003		1 February 2024	Loan	31 May 2024
26							20 July 2023	Loan	31 May 2024
27							5 January 2023	Undisclosed	30 June 2025
Midfielders
4							6 January 2020	Free Transfer	30 June 2027
7							24 July 2023	£300,000	30 June 2026
8							1 July 2021	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
16							11 January 2022	£100,000	30 June 2027
19							31 July 2023	Loan	31 May 2024
22							31 January 2022	£150,000	30 June 2026
Forwards
9							20 January 2022	Free Transfer	30 June 2024
10							1 January 2022	£320,000	30 June 2026
11							24 June 2023	£250,000	30 June 2026
14							27 January 2023	£500,000	30 June 2026
28					27 May 1997		1 February 2024	£750,000	30 June 2027
35							27 January 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2024
39							1 July 2022	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
B Team
40	Luke Hutchinson					Academy	1 July 2021		30 June 2024
45						Academy	1 July 2023		30 June 2026
48						Academy	1 July 2023		30 June 2024
49	Ben Andreucci						1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
50	Noah Halford					Academy	1 July 2023		30 June 2024
	Jack Flint						22 August 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2024
	Wes Frimpong					Academy	1 July 2023		30 June 2024
	Charlie Hayes-Green						1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2024
						Academy	1 July 2022		30 June 2024
						Academy	1 July 2022		30 June 2024
Out on loan
25							1 July 2021	Free Transfer	30 June 2024
38							1 July 2022	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
41							1 August 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
	Ellis Litherland-Riding					Academy	1 July 2022		30 June 2025
						Academy	1 July 2022		30 June 2025
	Eric Yoro						15 July 2022	Undisclosed	30 June 2024
	Trevon Bryan						1 July 2023	Free Transfer	30 June 2025
						Academy	1 July 2021		30 June 2024
							1 July 2022	Free Transfer	30 June 2024

Transfers

In

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred from	Fee	Ref
24 June 2023				Undisclosed	^[4]
1 July 2023		Ben Andreucci ‡		Free Transfer	^[5]
1 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[6]
1 July 2023		Trevon Bryan ‡		Free Transfer	^[7]
1 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[8]
1 July 2023				Free Transfer	^[9]
1 July 2023		Charlie Hayes-Green ‡		Free Transfer	^[10]
4 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[11]
24 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[12]
1 August 2023		Luke Matheson ‡		Free Transfer	^[13]
22 August 2023		Jack Flint ‡		Free Transfer	^[14]
1 February 2024				Undisclosed	^[15]

‡ Signed for 'B' Team

Out

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred to	Fee	Ref
30 June 2023				Released	^[16] ^[17]
30 June 2023				Released	^[18] ^[19]
30 June 2023		Matty Grivosti		Released	^[20]
30 June 2023				Released	^[21]
30 June 2023				Released	^[22]
30 June 2023				Released
30 June 2023				Released
30 June 2023				Released	^[23]
30 June 2023				Released	^[24]
12 July 2023				Undisclosed	^[25]
1 September 2023				Mutual Consent	^[26] ^[27]
2 February 2024				Undisclosed	^[28]

Loaned in

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned from	On loan until	Ref
20 July 2023				End of season	^[29]
31 July 2023				End of season	^[30]
26 January 2024				End of season	^[31]
29 January 2024				End of season	^[32]
1 February 2024				End of Season	^[33]

Loaned out

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned to	On loan until	Ref
4 February 2023				30 November 2023	^[34]
18 August 2023				18 September 2023	^[35]
24 August 2023				6 October 2023	^[36] ^[37]
25 August 2023		Luke Hutchinson		31 August 2023	^[38] ^[39]
1 September 2023				End of season	^[40] ^[41]
21 September 2023				21 November 2023	^[42] ^[43]
7 October 2023				End of season	^[44]
7 October 2023				5 January 2024	^[45] ^[46]
8 December 2023				24 March 2024	^[47] ^[48] ^[49]
15 December 2023				15 January 2024	^[50]
16 December 2023		Luke Hutchinson		19 February 2024	^[51] ^[52] ^[53]
3 January 2024				2 February 2024	^[54] ^[55]
10 January 2024		Trevon Bryan		End of season	^[56] ^[57]
1 February 2024		Eric Yoro		End of season	^[58]
1 February 2024				End of season	^[59]
9 February 2024		Ben Andreucci		11 April 2024	^[60] ^[61] ^[62]
22 February 2024				30 June 2024	^[63]
28 March 2024		Gio Loureiro		End of season	^[64]
28 March 2024				End of season	^[65]
28 March 2024				End of season	^[66]
19 April 2024		Ellis Litherland-Riding		End of season	^[67]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 26 May 2023, the club announced its first set of pre-season fixtures with trips to Bamber Bridge, Curzon Ashton, Chester and Salford City.^[68] Three fixtures were also announced for the B Team on the same day with trips to Lancaster City, Longridge Town and Atherton Collieries.^[69] On 8 June, a home friendly against Premier League side Everton was later added.^[70] Bolton were due to face 'top-flight' European opposition in their final friendly but the agreement broke down at the last moment despite their best efforts.^[71] West Bromwich Albion were confirmed to be the replacement on 12 June.^[72]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

The fixtures for the 2023–24 EFL League One season were released on 22 June and sees Bolton opening their campaign at home to Lincoln City on 5 August. The regular season will conclude on 27 April away at Peterborough United.^[73] On 3 July the club announced that both games against Wigan Athletic would be moved forward to a 12.30 kick off time on police advice.^[74]

Play-offs

See main article: 2024 English Football League play-offs.

Bolton Wanderers finished 3rd in the regular 2023–24 EFL League One season, so were drawn against 6th placed Barnsley in the Play-off Semi Final for the second season in a row. The first leg took place at the Oakwell and the second leg took place at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton advanced 5-4 on aggregate to face Oxford United in the final for promotion to the EFL Championship.

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Bolton were drawn at home against Solihull Moors in the first round.^[75] Bolton were drawn at home against Harrogate Town in the second round.^[76] Bolton were drawn away to Luton Town in the third round.^{[77] [78]}

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Bolton were drawn at home against Barrow, Manager Ian Evatt's former team, in the first round.^[79] Bolton were drawn at home against Middlesbrough in the second round, a rematch of the 2004 Football League Cup final.^[80]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. On 21 June, the initial group stage draw was made as Bolton were drawn into Northern Group E alongside Stockport County and Salford City.^[81] On 22 June, Manchester United U21 were drawn to complete the group.^[82] On 24 November, the second round draw was made as Bolton were drawn at home to Port Vale.^[83] On 8 December, Bolton were confirmed to face Accrington Stanley in the round of 16.^{[84] [85]} In the quarter-finals, Bolton were drawn away to Blackpool.^{[86] [87]}

Statistics

|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Goalkeepers|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Defenders|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Midfielders|-! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Forwards|- ! colspan="16" style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center"| Player(s) out on loan|}

Goals record

Rank	No.	Nat.	Po.	Name						Total
1	10		CF	Dion Charles	14	2	1	1	2	20
2	9		CF	Jón Daði Böðvarsson	4	3	0	3	0	10
	14		CF	Victor Adeboyejo	10	0	0	0	0	10
4	19		CM	Paris Maghoma	8	1	0	0	0	9
	28		CF	Aaron Collins	8	0	0	0	1	9
6	4		CM	George Thomason	6	0	0	0	0	6
7	11		CF	Dan Nlundulu	1	2	0	2	0	5
	16		CM	Aaron Morley	3	0	0	2	0	5
	18		CB	Eoin Toal	4	0	0	0	1	5
10	7		AM	Carlos Mendes Gomes	2	0	0	2	0	4
	8		CM	Josh Sheehan	2	0	0	2	0	4
	22		CM	Kyle Dempsey	3	0	0	1	0	4
	27		LB	Randell Williams	3	0	0	0	1	4
	35		CF	Cameron Jerome	3	0	0	1	0	4
15	3		CB	Jack Iredale	3	0	0	0	0	3
	12		RB	Josh Dacres-Cogley	3	0	0	0	0	3
	26		LB	Zac Ashworth	2	0	1	0	0	3
18	2		CB		1	0	0	1	0	2
	5		CB		0	1	0	1	0	2
	17		LB	Nathanael Ogbeta	2	0	0	0	0	2
21	15		CB	Will Forrester	0	1	0	0	0	1
	38		CM	Nelson Khumbeni	0	0	0	1	0	1
	41		RB	Luke Matheson	0	0	0	1	0	1
Own Goals					4	0	0	0	0	4
Total					86	10	2	18	5	121

Disciplinary record

Rank	No.	Nat.	Po.	Name	League One			FA Cup			EFL Cup			EFL Trophy			Play-Offs			Total
1	4		CM		14	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	0	22	0	1
2	5		CB		4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	2
	8		CM	Josh Sheehan	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	0	0
4	19		CM	Paris Maghoma	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	0
5	2		CB		4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	1
	18		CB	Eoin Toal	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	1	0
7	3		CB	Jack Iredale	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	0
8	22		CM	Kyle Dempsey	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	0
9	1		GK	Nathan Baxter	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	0
	12		RB	Josh Dacres-Cogley	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	0
	35		CF	Cameron Jerome	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
12	10		CF	Dion Charles	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0
13	7		AM	Carlos Mendes Gomes	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0
14	14		CF	Victor Adeboyejo	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
	15		CB	Will Forrester	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
	27		LB	Randell Williams	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
17	13		GK	Joel Coleman	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
	16		CM	Aaron Morley	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
	17		LB	Nathanael Ogbeta	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
	26		LB	Zac Ashworth	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
21	11		CF	Dan Nlundulu	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	41		RB	Luke Matheson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Total					95	2	4	4	0	0	7	0	0	5	0	0	9	0	0	120	2	4

Notes and References

1. https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/pick-our-kits-202324/ Pick Our Kits: 2023/24
2. https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2023/june/wanderers-launch-202324-macron-home-shirt/ Wanderers Launch 2023/24 Macron Home Kit
3. https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2023/june/pre-order-now-wanderers-unveil-202324-macron-away-kit/ Pre-Order Now: Wanderers Unveil 2023/24 Macron Away Kit
4. News: Welcome Back, Dan! . 24 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 24 June 2023.
5. News: Striker Ben First In For B Team . 7 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 7 June 2023.
6. News: Nathan Baxter Joins Wanderers! . 19 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 19 June 2023.
7. News: Trevon Bryan Becomes Latest B Team Addition . 22 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 22 June 2023.
8. News: Coleman Becomes Second Summer Recruit . 20 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 20 June 2023.
9. News: Josh Dacres-Cogley is a Wanderer! . 21 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 21 June 2023.
10. News: B Team Add Premier League Pedigree . 14 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 14 June 2023.
11. News: Will's A Wanderer . 4 July 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 4 July 2023.
12. News: IT'S GO-GO GOMES . 24 July 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 24 July 2023.
13. News: Luke Secures B Team Deal . 1 August 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 August 2023.
14. News: B Team Add Flint To Goalkeeping Options . 22 August 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 22 August 2023.
15. News: Wanderers Complete Collins' Coup . 1 February 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 February 2024.
16. News: B Team Announce Retained List . 25 May 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 25 May 2023.
17. News: MacKenzie Chapman Signs Contract . 18 July 2023 . Blackpool FC . 18 July 2023.
18. News: Wanderers Confirm Retained List . 23 May 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 23 May 2023.
19. News: Pools sign Joel Dixon . 4 June 2023 . Hartlepool United FC . 4 June 2023.
20. News: GRIVOSTI RETURNS TO BECOME FIRST SUMMER SIGNING . 27 June 2023 . Warrington Town FC . 27 June 2023.
21. News: Sholing 2-1 Salisbury . 2 October 2023 . Sholing FC . 2 October 2023.
22. News: Elias Kachunga joins the U's . 1 August 2023 . Cambridge United FC . 1 August 2023.
23. News: ADAM SENIOR JOINS THE SHAYMEN . 9 June 2023 . FC Halifax Town . 9 June 2023.
24. News: Connor Stanley Signs On At Edgar Street . 1 August 2023 . Hereford FC . 31 July 2023.
25. News: MJ Completes MK Move . 12 July 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 12 July 2023 . 12 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230712110540/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/mj-completes-mk-move/ . dead .
26. News: Sadlier Ends Wanderers' Stay . 1 September 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 September 2023.
27. News: Kieran Sadlier joins the Blues . 4 September 2023 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 4 September 2023.
28. Web site: Arran Pettifer Is A Saint . St Patrick's Athletic . 2 February 2024.
29. News: ZAC MAKES IT SIX . 20 July 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 20 July 2023.
30. News: IT'S PARIS MATCH FOR WANDERERS . 31 July 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 31 July 2023.
31. News: Wanderers Complete Ogbeta Loan . 26 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 26 January 2024.
32. News: Whites Seal Ramsay Deal . 29 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 29 January 2024.
33. News: Latest Deal Taylor-Made . 1 February 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 February 2024.
34. Web site: Bolton Wanderers' Conor Carty joins St Patrick's Athletic on loan . 4 February 2023 . The Bolton News . 4 February 2023.
35. Web site: LOAN PAIR SIGN AHEAD OF CHORLEY TRIP . 18 August 2023 . Warrington Town FC . 18 August 2023.
36. News: Max Conway Joins On Loan . 24 August 2023 . Rochdale AFC . 24 August 2023.
37. News: Max Conway Recalled . 6 October 2023 . Rochdale AFC . 6 October 2023.
38. News: Tigers Pounce For Hutchinson . 25 August 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 25 August 2023.
39. News: Bolton Wanderers v Derby - Injury update and transfer latest . 31 August 2023 . The Bolton News . 31 August 2023.
40. News: John Secures Salford Loan Move . 1 September 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 September 2023.
41. News: Declan John Extends Salford Stay . 5 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 5 January 2024.
42. News: Sithole Secures Loan Move . 21 September 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 21 September 2023.
43. News: Fit-Again Gez Agrees Loan Extension . 24 October 2023 . Altrincham FC . 24 October 2023.
44. News: Nelson And Max Join AFC Fylde On Loan . 7 October 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 7 October 2023.
45. News: Nelson And Max Extend Fylde Stay . 7 November 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 7 November 2023.
46. News: Bolton Recall Khumbeni . 5 January 2024 . AFC Fylde . 5 January 2024.
47. News: PLAYER NEWS: Welcome to Brig Lamine Toure . 8 December 2023 . Bamber Bridge FC . 8 December 2023.
48. News: Lamine extends his stay! . 8 January 2024 . Bamber Bridge FC . 8 January 2024.
49. https://twitter.com/BamberBridgeFC/status/1771865254554685606 Bamber Bridge FC (@BamberBridgeFC): "Lamine Toure has been recalled by @OfficialBWFC. We would like to thank Lamine for his time at Brig and wish him the very best for the future!"
50. News: Sonny Sharples join Bamber Bridge on loan! . 15 December 2023 . Bamber Bridge FC . 15 December 2023.
51. News: Felix Goddard recalled as Marine sign Luke Hutchinson . 16 December 2023 . Marine AFC . 16 December 2023.
52. News: Squad Update 18.01.24 . 18 January 2024 . Marine AFC . 18 January 2024.
53. News: Luke Hutchinson recalled by Bolton . 19 February 2024 . Marine AFC . 20 February 2024.
54. News: Carty Joins Doncaster On Loan . 3 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 3 January 2024.
55. News: Conor Carty returns to Bolton Wanderers after injury blow . 2 February 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 2 February 2024.
56. https://twitter.com/BWFCBandAcademy/status/1745143474167361805 Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy (@BWFCBandAcademy): "Striker Trevon Bryan has become the latest B Team player to get the chance to gain competitive, first-team experience after joining Northern Premier League top-flight outfit FC United of Manchester on a month’s loan."
57. https://twitter.com/FCUnitedMcr/status/1757765466041254017 FC United of Manchester (@FCUnitedMcr): "If you are interested in sponsoring Trevon Bryan for the rest of the season."
58. News: Eric Yoro Joins Cliftonville On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 February 2024.
59. News: Nelson Joins Morecambe On Loan . 1 February 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 February 2024.
60. https://twitter.com/BWFCBandAcademy/status/1756000004374986916 Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy (@BWFCBandAcademy): "Wanderers forward Ben Andreucci has today joined @Buxton_FC on a one month loan. Best of luck, Ben!"
61. https://twitter.com/Buxton_FC/status/1767943847294783526 Buxton Football Club (@Buxton_FC): "We are delighted to confirm that exciting youngster Ben Andreucci will remain with the Bucks until the end of the season."
62. https://twitter.com/BWFCBandAcademy/status/1778368127253823969 Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy (@BWFCBandAcademy): "@BenAndreucci67 has returned from his loan at @Buxton_FC to receive treatment for an injury."
63. Web site: Bolton Wanderers loan ex-Wolves man Luke Matheson to Bohs . 22 February 2024 . The Bolton News . 22 February 2024.
64. News: Dabbers sign Giovanni Loureiro on work experience loan from Bolton . 28 March 2024 . Nantwich Town FC . 28 March 2024.
65. News: Loan Signing Finlay Lockett . 28 March 2024 . Southport FC . 28 March 2024.
66. News: New Signing: Gerald Sithole . 28 March 2024 . Chorley FC . 28 March 2024.
67. https://twitter.com/BamberBridgeFC/status/1781400358910136598 Bamber Bridge FC (@BamberBridgeFC): "We are delighted to announce that Ellis Litherland-Riding has joined the club on an emergency loan until the end of the season. Welcome Ellis."
68. News: Four Pre-Season Fixtures Confirmed . 26 May 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 26 May 2023.
69. News: B Team Friendlies Agreed . 26 May 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 26 May 2023.
70. News: Wanderers To Face Top-Flight Test . 8 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 8 June 2023.
71. News: Bolton Wanderers face West Brom friendly after late switch . 12 June 2023 . The Bolton News . 12 June 2023.
72. News: West Brom Added To Pre-Season Schedule . 12 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 12 June 2023.
73. News: 2023/24 League One Fixtures Confirmed . 22 June 2023 . bwfc.co.uk . 22 June 2023.
74. News: Early Kick-Offs For Wigan Games . 4 July 2023 . bwfc.co.uk . 3 July 2023.
75. News: Wanderers To Face Solihull Moors in Emirates FA Cup . 15 October 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 15 October 2023.
76. News: FA Cup Second Round: Bolton Drawn At Home To Harrogate Town . 5 November 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 5 November 2023.
77. News: Top Flight Test For Wanderers In Cup . 3 December 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 3 December 2023.
78. News: Date Confirmed For Luton Tie . 8 December 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 8 December 2023.
79. News: Wanderers To Host Barrow AFC In First Round Of Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 22 June 2023.
80. News: WANDERERS TO HOST MIDDLESBROUGH IN CARABAO CUP . 9 August 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 9 August 2023.
81. News: EFL Trophy groups confirmed as Bolton learn opponents . 21 June 2023 . . 21 June 2023.
82. News: Wanderers placed in Group E of EFL Trophy with Stockport, Salford & Manchester United U21s . 22 June 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 22 June 2023.
83. News: Bolton Wanderers to host Port Vale in EFL Trophy round of 32 . 24 November 2023 . . 24 November 2023.
84. News: Wanderers to face Accrington/Lincoln in Round of 16 . 8 December 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 8 December 2023.
85. News: Wanderers To Face Accrington Away In Round Of 16 . 12 December 2023 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 12 December 2023.
86. News: Whites Head To Blackpool For Quarter-Final Tie . 12 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 12 January 2024.
87. News: Date Set For Trophy Tie . 19 January 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 19 January 2024.