Joel Dixon - 7
Called into action on a couple of occasions and was a good presence in goal. Could do little about first goal.
Gethin Jones - 7
Solid and dependable from the right-back in the first half, though struggled a tad after the break when Rovers made changes
George Johnston - 8
Put Wanderers in front and showed good eye for a pass, as well as great one on one defensive skills - a great performance.
Alex Baptiste - 7
Veteran kept Armstrong largely quiet in the first 45 minutes. Taken off before full-time for Brockbank.
Declan John - 6
Got forward well at times though lacked end product and was solid enough at the back.
MJ Williams - 7
Sprayed the ball around from the middle of the park in front of the back four and rarely gave possession away
Antoni Sarcevic - 6
Skipper was involved in build-up play throughout but tired as game wore on and was replaced by Thomason.
Josh Sheehan - 7
Slick in possession and put in the corner which led to the opener - could be a real big asset in League One this season.
Lloyd Isgrove - 7
Worked hard as ever and put in some decent delivery - taken off midway through the second half.
Amadou Bakayoko - 7
Pace was electric at times and something which Wanderers can exploit with a large playing surface. Later went to the right flank when Isgrove went off.
Dapo Afolayan - 8
Bolton's most productive attacking talent in the first half and after, helping to create the second goal on his own and causing Rovers problems throughout.
Substitutes
Harry Brockbank - 6
Replaced Johnston in the heart of defence, perhaps culpable for not closing down Brereton enough for the second Rovers goal.
Eoin Doyle - 6
Went through the middle but had few chances.
George Thomason - 6
Energetic after second half appearance but occasionally caught out in possession.
Liam Gordon - 6
Impressed once again in pre-season with brief stint after coming on at left-back.
Ronan Darcy - 6
Went to the left flank after coming on.
Andrew Tutte - 6
Fairly solid in central midfield after making a late appearance.
Ali Crawford - 5
Could have scored late winner after robbing Lenihan of possession.
Dennis Politic - 5
Went to the right flank late on but didn't have time to make an impact.
Adam Senior - 4
Came on in added time and had little time to make an impact.
