Bolton Wanderers have made a strong start to their Championship return, securing a 2-1 victory over Preston North End at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Bolton side, who dominated the match, were led by Sam Dalby, who scored 14 times last season in all competitions. Bolton took the lead, but the details of the goal are not specified in the facts. Preston North End made several changes to their starting lineup, introducing Léo Leroy, Odel Offiah, and Erabi for Pol Valentín, Jordan Thompson, and Callum Lang. However, Bolton's lead was maintained, and they secured their first Championship win since March 2019.