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Bolton Wanderers bag added-time winner to record rare victory against Wigan Athletic

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Chris Forino’s stoppage-time goal gave their first victory over neighbours in more than a decade.

Forino bundled home a corner in the third added minute to secure Bolton’s first win against the since an tie in January 2015.

And the drama was not over, with angry scenes in the technical area resulting in Wigan boss being shown a red card and goalkeeping coach Andy Lonergan a yellow.

Visitors Bolton had settled into the game quicker and Joel Randall saw a shot diverted just past the far post by ex-Wanderers defender Will Aimson.

At the other end, Maleace Asamoah had a free header off a Jonny cross, but could not direct his effort on target.

The second half was a similar story, with the visitors enjoying the better of it, but finding the Wigan defence hard to breach.

George Thomason’s long-range shot was tipped over by Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle, before Aaron Collins looked a certain scorer, only for his shot to flick a defender on its way behind for a corner.

But as the game looked set to end all square, Wigan could not clear a Bolton corner and Forrino scuffed the ball home from close range.

READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher basks in long-awaited derby win at Wigan

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