Portsmouth vs Bolton Wanderers. Sky Bet League One.
Fratton ParkAttendance17,132.
Portsmouth 3
- R Towler (73rd minute, 84th minute)
- C Bishop (87th minute)
Bolton Wanderers 1
- D Charles (48th minute)
Portsmouth 3-1 Bolton: Ryley Towler scores twice in Pompey comeback win
Tuesday 28 February 2023 22:55, UK
Portsmouth came from behind to beat promotion-chasing Bolton 3-1 in a pulsating game at Fratton Park thanks to two goals from defender Ryley Towler.
A strike from Dion Charles early in the second half looked to have set in-form Bolton on course for victory.
But centre-back Towler struck twice in the space of 11 minutes - his first Pompey goals - before striker Colby Bishop sealed the comeback win.
In an even first half Ronan Curtis came closest to putting Pompey in front, chipping over from a tight angle. Manchester United loanee Shola Shoretire also saw an effort blocked for the visitors.
Bolton took the lead on 48 minutes when a corner was forced home by Charles but Pompey drew level 17 minutes from time as Towler headed in Joe Rafferty's free-kick.
The home side took the lead with six minutes to play when Towler poked in his second before Bishop's deft flick in the 87th minute sealed the points.
