Bolton secured promotion to the Championship with a 4-1 victory over Stockport in the League One play-off final at Wembley. The Trotters ended a seven-year exile from the second tier, having fallen as low as League Two since their last Championship appearance. This triumph came on their third play-off attempt in four years.

Ruben Rodrigues opened the scoring before Adama Sidibeh equalized for Stockport. Bolton retook the lead through Kyle Wootton's own goal, then Sam Dalby's bicycle kick sealed the win. Rodrigues added a second from the spot after VAR awarded a penalty when Josh Dacres-Cogley was sent off for pulling Ibrahim Cissoko's hair.

Manager Steven Schumacher celebrated his team's achievement after making tactical changes that turned the game. "It's exactly what we deserve," he said. The promotion represents a remarkable turnaround for Bolton, who have now restored their Championship status after hitting rock bottom during their time outside the second tier, with Schumacher's management proving pivotal in their recovery.