WANDERERS (3-5-2).

NATHAN BAXTER…6.

Nothing that really stretched him shot-wise. Adopted a safety-first approach to clearing the ball and to punching rather than trying to catch when Crawley went direct.

EOIN TOAL…8.

His best game for some time. Very strong in the air, reliable on the ground, and even popped up as a right winger at one stage. Looked to enjoy the win.

RICARDO SANTOS…7.

Much more like it from the big man, who put in a few thunderous challenges when the ball dropped right for him. Went close to scoring with a header too.

GEORGE JOHNSTON…7.

Other than a flicker of worry when he clashed knees with Williams on halfway, it was another strong show from Wanderers’ Lion.

JOSH DACRES-COGLEY…7.

Given he got 90 minutes against Raheem Sterling on Wednesday night, he had no right to work as hard as this at Crawley. Credit where credit is due.

JOSH SHEEHAN…6.5.

Found Dempsey with a superb corner early on and had to pick his moments to engage in midfield as Evatt’s tactical instructions gave him something different to think about.

GEORGE THOMASON…6.5.

Solid from the captain, who is quite suited to this sort of scrap. Like Sheehan, he didn’t look like he was dominating midfield… but then that wasn’t the plan.

KYLE DEMPSEY…7.

His hard running early on set exactly the right tone and his fourth-minute goal settled Bolton down immediately.

SZABI SCHON…6.5.

Seems to be making a bit of progress, defensively, and while the late histrionics are not really necessary and he should have scored, there was also a lot to like. His persistence helped make the second goal.

DION CHARLES…6.5.

Really seemed to fancy himself to beat Crawley’s defenders for pace but unfortunately his best two chances fell to his left foot.

VICTOR ADEBOYEJO…6.

Worked hard but struggled to link up with Charles quite as effectively as he has done of late. Went close with one effort early on, saved by the keeper.

Subs: McAtee 7,69 (for Charles) – Another step forward. And a thunderous finish.

Collins 6.5, 69 (for Adeboyejo) – Provider for McAtee, this time, but partnership is working well.

Matete 77 (for Dempsey), Arfield 83 (for Thomason).

Not used: Southwood, Williams, Inwood.

Crawley (3-4-2-1): Wollacott; Mullarkey, Mukena, Flint; Camara, Williams,Bragg, Kelly; Quiltma, Darcy; Swann.

Subs: Adeyemo 60 (for Swan), Ibrahim 67 (for Bragg), Forster 68 (for Camara), Roles 77 (for Quitirna), Hepburn-Murphy 77 (for Williams).

Not used: Barker, Anderson.

Referee: Jacob Miles 4/10 – Failed miserably to crack down on Crawley’s dark arts throughout the game, going nearly 90 minutes without issuing a yellow card to a home player.

In truth, his linesmen were not a lot better, flagging erratically for offsides in both directions and leaving both sets of fans frustrated.

Attendance: 4,696.

MAN OF THE MATCH – Eoin Toal.

Hasn’t been the easiest season for the Northern Ireland international so far and Bolton’s general vulnerability at the back hasn’t reflected well on anyone. This was different gravy, and Toal looked intent on preserving a clean sheet.

MOAN OF THE MATCH – Some fans who made the trip were not impressed that Ricardo Santos did not applaud the away end. Storm in a teacup? Perhaps. Hopefully.

MAGIC MOMENT – As Crawley’s fans screamed the ball had gone out of play, Schon played to the whistle, skipped down the touchline and started a move that would end with McAtee’s Howitzer. Job done.

ATMOSPHERE – A thousand fans packed Wanderers’ slim away end, and the early kick off maybe took its toll on the volume levels. Unbelievable dedication, though.