Wanderers missed a chance to close the gap on the sides above them following a 3-1 defeat against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
Dion Charles put the Whites in front early in the second half, slotting home from close range after Ricardo Santos had an effort blocked in front of goal.
But the home side hit back through Ryley Towler’s brace before Colby Bishop added a third during the final stages.
Here is what Bolton supporters said about the game on social media
If Dempsey put that chance away, it would've been a different story. That being said the last two performances have been nowhere near our usual standard. #BWFC
— Alex (@Suddyyy) February 28, 2023
Wrong subs for me. Should of changed that midfield before anything else #BWFC
— Joel..... (@Wheevers101) February 28, 2023
We’ve had a lot of games this month and I think the squad will benefit from a lighter load in March.
— Trotters Blog (@TrottersBlog) February 28, 2023
Don’t think we’ll drop out of the playoffs at all. #bwfc
Back to the drawing board.
— ابن آدم(Adam) (@Fankar91) February 28, 2023
Bad day at the office for Trafford.#bwfc
Isn’t a melt down, but Morecambe is a MUST win. #bwfc
— Bolton Wanderers (@BwfcFans) February 28, 2023
Got what we deserved here, second best all over pitch. Frustrating. Go again Saturday #bwfc
— Danny Halligan (@DannyHalligan91) February 28, 2023
#bwfc lack of rotation has lost us that game too many players playing too many games back to back
— matt (@MDBWFC21) February 28, 2023
Disappointing result. Always going to be a tough game against an in form team.
— BenTimberlake (@BenTimberlake_) February 28, 2023
Really congested run of 5 games in 2 weeks is bound to take its toll - some tired bodies out there.
Onto Morecambe now. Nothing to lose sleep over. Dust off and go again - no meltdown needed #BWFC
Really hope this is a blip but we look so jaded at the moment. Need a result at Morecambe #bwfc
— David (@peakydav_bwfc) February 28, 2023
Set piece defending not great again tonight. To be 1-0 up and seemingly ok and end up losing 3-1. Better game management was needed. But no need to worry. Plenty football still to be played. We’re a good side and will still be up there come the end of the season 🚂🤍 #bwfc
— Oliver (@OllieLR92) February 28, 2023
Don't really think it was a 3-1 game, sadly as soon as they got it level we crumbled at any set piece that came at us. Bradley needs a rest IMO
— 🐯🚘 Aaron 🛩 (@aaron_bwfc) February 28, 2023
Tough game - wasn’t at the races , but a poor result considering we had the lead .. response needed on Saturday
— Chris McKeown (@TheChrisMcKeown) February 28, 2023
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