Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers Highlights - August 08, 2026

Sheffield Wednesday beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Hillsborough.

Jamal Lowe (70') scored for Sheffield Wednesday.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Sheffield Wednesday 2 games without defeat.

They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Luca Stephenson could not find the target for Bolton Wanderers (6'). Shortly afterwards, Sam Dalby sent an effort off target for Bolton Wanderers (6').

Ruben Rodrigues shot wide for Bolton Wanderers on 9 minutes. The referee cautioned Akin Famewo of Bolton Wanderers on 37 minutes.

After the break, Max Lowe could not find the target for Sheffield Wednesday (47'). Christian Forino Joseph sent an effort off target for Bolton Wanderers (49').

Moments later, a block denied Harry Gray on 52 minutes. Xavier Simons of Bolton Wanderers was shown a red card on 56 minutes.

Jamal Lowe scored for Sheffield Wednesday on 70 minutes after a pass from Barry Bannan.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Sil Swinkels’s effort (78'). Soon after, Luca Stephenson was booked for Bolton Wanderers (83').

Substitutions: Sheffield Wednesday 5, Bolton Wanderers 5.

Bolton Wanderers controlled 54.6% of possession.

Sheffield Wednesday had 13 shots with 3 on target, while Bolton Wanderers had 11 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Sheffield Wednesday 1, Bolton Wanderers 2. Corners: Sheffield Wednesday 6, Bolton Wanderers 5.

Bolton Wanderers completed the most passes, 448 in total at 83.5% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.