Bolton Wanderers have achieved a remarkable feat by winning promotion to the Sky Bet Championship after their victory over Stockport County in the League One Play-Off Final. This triumph marks the club's return to the Championship for the first time since their relegation in the 2018-19 season. The Trotters ended their longest spell outside the top two divisions of English football, which lasted from 1983-84 to 1992-93, totaling ten seasons. The match showed several notable statistics. Kyle Wootton made history as the first player to score an own goal in an EFL Play-Off Final since Jon Mellish did so for Carlisle United in the 2022-23 League Two final. Additionally, Sam Dalby’s goal was the 18th scored by a substitute for Bolton Wanderers in League One this season, tying with Huddersfield Town for the joint-most. Ruben Rodrigues also made headlines by scoring the earliest goal in an EFL Play-Off final at Wembley since 2020-21. His performance, including two goals and two assists across two Wembley appearances, further solidified his impact on the club's success this season. This victory not only signifies a new chapter for Bolton Wanderers but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenges in the Championship.