Bolton Wanderers secured a 2-1 victory over Preston North End in their return to the Championship, marking the club's first win in the division since March 2019. First-half goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale proved decisive in the contest. Bolton, who earned promotion after winning last season’s League One playoff final, successfully navigated their opening match of the campaign.
In a separate Championship fixture, Luton Town defeated Reading 4-3 in a high-scoring encounter. The match was decided by a late goal from Kodua, who capitalized on a final opportunity to secure the victory for Luton.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Comprehensive roundup highlighting both Bolton and Luton match results
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