Bolton Wanderers B team boss Matt Craddock believes his side's pre-season friendly loss to Southport is a 'reality check' as he felt his outfit did not do the basics well enough in the defeat.
Wanderers' new B team squad travelled to Haig Avenue to take on the Sandgrounders for their third pre-season friendly. The Whites' second string have previously suffered narrow 1-0 losses to Atherton Collieries and Bamber Bridge.
The young Whites tasted defeat ultimately versus the National League North side. Niall Watson put the hosts in front before the break as Gez Sithole missed a gilt-edged first half chance, while Connor Woods added a second before full-time as Bolton lost 2-0.
