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"It isn't ideal": Steven Schumacher believes Bolton Wanderers were the better team on Saturday, but admits it's pointless if they can't keep hold of leads

Bolton Wanderers collapsed after leading 2-1, conceding two late goals to Bristol City to see the Whites drop three points at home. Steven Schumacher believes his team were the better side throughout, but admits that it means nothing if the cannot see out games.

01.11.26, 08:00 Updated 01.11.26, 00:08 4 Minute Read

Bolton Wanderers through three points away on Saturday afternoon, conceding two late goals to lose 3-2 to Bristol City at home.

Steven Schumacher's side fell behind early as Dom Ballard tapped in from close-range after some problematic defence. Despite the set back, Wanderers would bounce back quickly as Josh Sheehan popped up with a superb finish.

With the wind in their sails, Bolton took the lead through Sam Dalby and looked ready to hold on. Instead, following Chris Forino's departure with an injury, Sam Bell equalized before Scott Twine would get he winner for the Robins in seven minutes of added time.

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Matt Bottomley

A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.

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