Bolton ended a run of three successive draws in League One with a 5-1 thumping of Exeter at St James Park, a dominant display that moved the visitors three points ahead of fourth-placed Bradford.
Sam Dalby gave Wanderers a first-half lead before Johnny Kenny, Thierry Gale, Ibrahim Cissoko and George Johnston struck after the break to turn a contest into a rout.
Wanderers Set the Tone
Bolton dominated from the outset and opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Kenny's cross was met by a sliding Dalby. Dalby then missed a good chance to double the lead, scuffing a shot wide after being inadvertently put through on goal.