Match ReportSky SportsUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Bowen double lifts West Ham top of Championship
Captain Jarrod Bowen's two goals secured a historic first win at Bolton in 31 years.
Bolton— – —
NS · Championship
West HamCompetition
Sky Bet Championship
Score
West Ham 3-2 Bolton
Scorers
Bowen (2), Mavropanos; Erhahon, Rodrigues (pen)
Venue
Toughsheet Community Stadium
What happened. West Ham beat Bolton 3-2, with Bowen scoring twice, to go top of the Championship on goal difference.
- First West Ham win at Bolton in 31 years.
- Bolton suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.
- Mavropanos headed an equaliser before Bowen's winner.
West Ham aim to maintain momentum in the promotion race.
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