Bolton Wanderers supporters have given their verdicts on the team's 3-2 home defeat to West Ham United this week. The loss leaves the club 22nd in the Championship table with just four points from six matches, seven points behind the league leaders.
What did Bolton fans say about the West Ham game?
According to a BBC Sport fan verdict feature, Bolton supporters offered a mix of frustration and perspective after the midweek match. Will, a fan quoted in the piece, pointed to defensive issues, saying, "The second and third goals are really poor to concede." Another supporter, David, felt the performance was positive overall against a strong side, suggesting the result would not define their season.
John expressed sympathy for goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, noting the difficult conditions during a heavy downpour before West Ham's decisive goal. The club has now conceded 12 goals this season, the third-highest total in the division. You can see how the defensive record compares across the league on our stats page.
How do the stats shape up for the Millwall trip?
Sports.yahoo.com published a statistical preview ahead of Bolton's upcoming match against Millwall. The data shows Bolton are unbeaten in their last five league visits to The Den, with two wins and three draws since a 2012 defeat. Millwall, however, have lost their last two matches by heavy margins, including a 5-1 defeat to Southampton.
Historically, Millwall have won just one of their last 11 league meetings with Bolton Wanderers. Both teams enter the fixture on the back of two consecutive losses. Bolton last lost three league games in a row in April 2025. Their current form reads as four losses and a draw from the last five outings.
What happened in the previous meeting with Millwall?
A match timeline from Bleacher Report details a comprehensive 4-0 victory for Millwall over Bolton Wanderers on September 5. The report notes goals from C. Neghli, L. Dykes, and a late fourth from Camiel in injury time. This result contributed to Bolton's challenging start to the 2026/27 campaign.
That heavy defeat forms part of a difficult opening period where Bolton have scored six goals while letting in twelve. The team's next opportunity to improve their standing comes quickly. They host Cardiff City, who are 20th in the table, on September 12. Fans can view the full schedule on the club's fixtures list.
