Mason Burstow fired two first-half goals as Bolton piled more pressure on Peterborough, who continued their worst start to a season in more than half a century with a 2-1 defeat.
Posh have never won in Bolton and the writing was on the wall for another fruitless visit, with the home side cruising before allowing their opponents a glimmer of hope late in the first half.
Burstow Strikes Twice
The signs were ominous for the visitors when Burstow turned home a cross from Cyrus Christie after five minutes to give Bolton an early lead.