Stockport County Opens League One With 2-0 Win Over Bolton

Malik Mothersille made a notable debut for Stockport County by scoring the opening goal in their 2-0 League One season opener against Bolton Wanderers. Despite Bolton's early dominance and hitting the post twice, Mothersille capitalized on a miscued shot to put Stockport ahead late in the first half, with Kyle Wootton adding a late second goal. Both teams, with promotion ambitions, showcased strong attacking play, but Bolton was unable to convert several clear chances, including shots hitting the woodwork and a missed penalty appeal. Stockport manager Dave Challinor praised the second-half performance and the clean sheet, while Bolton's Steven Schumacher felt his team deserved at least a draw given their chances created. The match highlighted Stockport's ability to withstand pressure and capitalize on key moments, setting a positive tone for their campaign after last season's third-place finish. Bolton, despite the loss, showed promising attacking intent but lacked clinical finishing to secure a positive result.