Steven Schumacher believes Bolton Wanderers are in a solid position after a dramatic win at Norwich City. The 4-3 victory at Carrow Road on Sunday gave the team 10 points from their opening eight Championship games, lifting them to 15th in the early-season standings.

That result marked a second consecutive win, halting a four-game losing streak that had threatened to derail their campaign. The comeback was sealed by Atsuki Ito, who scored with his first touch after coming off the bench in the 72nd minute. Sam Dalby had earlier put Bolton ahead for the first time in the match, finishing from a Kyliane Dong pass just after half-time.

Schumacher acknowledged the fine margins at this level. "We're going to need everybody on top of their game and the moment that we're not, we'll come unstuck," the manager said. The win followed a 1-0 home victory over Cardiff City, secured by a late Thierry Gale goal, and means Bolton's recent form reads two wins and three losses from their last five outings.

Forward Sam Dalby highlighted the tactical shift required in the second tier. "That's been a massive emphasis for us this season because we know it's going to be a big step up and we're not always going to have the ball nearly as much as we did last season," he said. The team has scored 11 goals but conceded 15, leaving them with a minus-four goal difference.

Bolton now have a break before their next challenge, a home fixture against Stoke City on 10 October. The squad will look to build on this momentum, with the current standings showing a tightly-packed middle section of the Championship table where a couple of wins can change the picture significantly.

The EFL confirmed the details of Bolton's dramatic 4-3 win at Norwich City on 2026-09-20. The league body noted that Atsuki Ito's 72nd-minute winner was his first goal in English football, with the Japanese midfielder collecting a long goal-kick from Gavin Bazunu to finish. The EFL also detailed the scorers: Mohamed Toure and Ruairi McConville put Norwich ahead twice, with Thierry Gale and Gaizka Larrazabal equalising before Sam Dalby's strike. Bolton's recent form is now two wins and three losses from their last five outings.

Steven Schumacher told reporters the 4-3 win at Norwich was Bolton's first consecutive Championship victories since 2018. The manager said, "It's a big moment for us." The club's recent form is now two wins and three losses from their last five outings, leaving them 15th in the table with 10 points from eight games.

Fans have highlighted Bolton's defensive frailties after the 4-3 win at Norwich. One supporter, Chris, told reporters, "The defence is rather suspect and our inability to shut out the opposition has already cost us points this season." Another, Graham, pointed to a specific weakness, saying the team is "very vulnerable at set pieces - five goals already this season." The victory, which leaves Bolton 15th with 10 points from eight games, was their second consecutive win, a first in the Championship since 2018.