Report: Robins 0-3 Bolton Wanderers

12 August 2023

The Robins’ home league opener for the 2023/24 campaign ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Bolton Wanderers at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

A first half brace from Dion Charles either side of a Liam Smith own goal saw the visitors to a comfortable victory.

The Robins started the game on the front foot, as they did Tuesday evening, but couldn’t threaten Nathan Baxter in the visitors’ goal.

The away side soon found their feet in the game and a quick give and go between Charles and Victor Adeboyejo saw the former open the scoring.

Bolton remained on the front foot and found their second goal 15 minutes later as Smith inadvertently deflected Aaron Morley’s free kick past Luke Southwood.

The next goal followed four minutes later as Charles added his second with a curling right footed effort after Southwood turned one around the post from Adeboyejo.

Southwood was called into action again to deny Charles his hat-trick with a low save moments later before the Robins surged forward themselves, Rob Street firing an effort into the side netting.

The visitors continued to dictate proceedings as the crossbar stopped an over hit Jack Irelade cross from sneaking in and a diving header from Lewis Freestone prevented another cross reaching its desired target.

After this, the Robins grew into the game more and were denied a penalty after Street collided with the Bolton captain in the box.

In the 79^th minute, the home side came the closest they had all day as Freestone’s powerful header from a corner needed to be parried over.

Another chance came deep into stoppage time for the Robins as the hardworking Street drove past his man and forced Baxter to tip his effort around the upright.

Robins – Southwood, Smith, Long (C), Davies, Freestone, Williams (Goodwin 78’), Sercombe, Thompson (Olayinka 61’)(Ferry 69’), Hammond, Street, Keena

Subs not used – Harris, Bradbury, Chapman, Adshead

Bolton – Baxter, Dacres-Cogley, Jones, Almedia Santos (C), Iredale, Williams, Sheehan (Thomason 80’), Morley (Mendes Gomes 80’), Dempsey (Maghoma 74’), Charles (Jerome 80’), Adeboyejo (Nlundulu 74’)

Subs not used – Forrester, Ashworth

Referee – D Rock

Attendance – 4898 (1486 away)

Ticket News

Tickets & Travel for Portsmouth

11 August 2023

Tickets and travel for next weekend's away trip to Portsmouth at Fratton Park are now available online and from the ticket office.

The Robins head south next Saturday 19th August (3:00PM) to take on John Mousinho's side and you can join us there by purchasing your tickets and coach travel here.

Portsmouth have allocated Cheltenham Town supporters seats in the Milton End of the ground.

Any tickets not collected from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium by 3pm on Friday 18^th August will be taken to Fratton Park for collection on the day from the Ticket Office in the Club Shop on Ansom Road.

Ticket prices for the match are as follows:

Adult	£25
Senior (65+)	£19
Ambulant Disabled	£17
18-22	£17
Wheelchair Users	£16
Under 18	£10
Under 14*	£5

*Please note that under 14s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).

This is the first season whereby licensed standing has been introduced to the away end at Fratton Park. Those wishing to sit will be allocated seats in rows A-J, those wishing to stand will be given rows K-X

Please note there is no transferring between rows and those who have purchased in the seated area will be expected to stay seated.

Car Parking:

The car park is adjacent to the stadium and the post code is PO4 8SX which leads you into Anson Road off Rodney Road.

Portsmouth have 5 parking spaces for blue badge holders. Please contact tickets@ctfc.com at least 3 working days prior to the fixture. These are charged at £5.50 per space and a valid blue badge must be displayed. Portsmouth will then contact you directly for payment.

Car parking is also available on a first come, first served basis at Milton Cross school and through the MYPARK app at Tesco Extra, Fratton. You can also book parking there via scanning the below QR Code:

Travel Club Information:

The Official CTFC Travel Club will be leaving the Completely-Suzuki Stadium for Fratton Park at 10:00AM.

Non Members - £21

Members - £17

Young Robins - £8.50

By purchasing tickets you agree to the terms and conditions of travel, which can be found here.

If you do not collect your match tickets in advance they will be left with the on board steward for collection.

Please note that seating plans are drawn up in advance and changes on the day may not be possible. If you have specific seating requests please e-mail the Ticket Office with details.