'Credit to us' - Bolton Wanderers big positive from Ipswich Town League One opening day draw
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIan Evatt remains convinced that Bolton Wanderers' trip to Ipswich Town was one of the two hardest games they will face this season but was pleased his side got something out of a game he felt they would have lost last season.
Wanderers got their League One campaign up and running over the weekend at Portman Road. They travelled to take on a Tractor Boys side many have as among the favourites for promotion this season.
Bolton took the lead after 25 minutes when Leif Davis bundled over Conor Bradley in the box for a penalty. Aaron Morley stepped up to coolly slot home from the spot. READ MORE: 'Real big test' - Verdict on Liverpool defender Conor Bradley's Bolton Wanderers debut vs Ipswich But the Tractor Boys equalised before half-time when Conor Chaplin's corner was met by Lee Evans to tuck home an effort which Wanderers ought to have defended better.
The hosts were on top after the break but Wanderers rode out periods of pressure to secure a good point on the road against one of the division's top sides.
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