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Bolton and Stevenage share spoils in goalless clash
21 Jan
Summary
- Bolton secured a hard-earned point in a tense 0-0 draw at Stevenage.
- Both teams remain in play-off contention, Bolton fifth, Stevenage eighth.
- Stevenage boss Alex Revell was pleased with a more typical team performance.
Bolton manager Steven Schumacher expressed satisfaction with securing a single point from a challenging 0-0 draw against Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium. He described the match as a hard-earned point, acknowledging the difficult pitch and the scarcity of clear-cut chances in what became a physical contest, especially as the weather deteriorated.
The draw keeps both Bolton and Stevenage firmly in the play-off hunt, with Bolton currently fifth and Stevenage in eighth place. Schumacher highlighted the importance of another clean sheet, following a recent win, as something positive to build upon, despite a lack of quality in the final third and noticeable fatigue in the closing stages.
Stevenage manager Alex Revell was much happier with his team's performance, deeming it more representative of the team's identity after a disappointing previous result. He emphasized the return to intense, hard-working play and a "proper team performance" as key to achieving better outcomes.
