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John McDougall

'Finish on positive' - Bodvarsson & Afolayan lead Bolton dressing room reaction to Accrington win

Bolton Wanderers are now unbeaten in six games as the League One season approaches its climax with victory at home over Accrington Stanley.

Dapo Afolayan put the hosts in front before half-time with his 14th strike of the season as Wanderers went in leading at the break.

Jay Rich-Baghuelou leveled for the visitors early in the second half before Jon Dadi Bodvarsson came off the bench to fire Wanderers back in front.

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Accrington had a goal for Tommy Leigh ruled out for offside before they were reduced to 10 men after Rosaire Longelo was shown a straight red card for fouling Aaron Morley, before Bodvarsson scored his second to wrap up the three points for Wanderers in a 3-1 victory.

Bolton sit 10th in the table and are on course to end the campaign in the top 10 upon their return to the third tier of English football.

After the game, members of the Wanderers dressing room took to Twitter to have their say on the victory.

Afolayan wrote: "What a day! Brilliant to see all the young Bolton fans today! Thanks for your support! Happy we could get a big win for you all!"

Bodvarsson wrote: "Another win! Two games left, lets finish it on a positive. Thanks for the support today."

Aaron Morley wrote: "Great 3 points today! Unbelievable support as always."

Will Aimson wrote: "Good day at the office. Great to see the support strong as always."

James Trafford wrote: "Great to see all the fans today and get me 2nd assist of the season."

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