West Ham go top of Championship as Bowen brace ends 31-year Bolton wait

Jarrod Bowen scored twice — opening the scoring after 13 minutes and striking again 13 minutes from time — as West Ham won 3-2 at Bolton on 8 September 2026, climbing to the top of the Championship on goal difference. It was their first win at Bolton in 31 years. Mavropanos headed the equaliser between Bowen's goals.