Match ends, Coventry City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2.
CoventryCoventry City2BoltonBolton Wanderers2
Max Clayton salvaged a stoppage-time point as Bolton twice came from behind to draw with Coventry at the Ricoh Arena.
New signing Stuart Beavon looked to have secured Coventry a valuable three points when he fired home in the 69th minute to put the hosts 2-1 ahead.
The diminutive striker - signed from Burton 24 hours before the game - fired home a low shot after a superb run from Ryan Haynes, who ghosted past three defenders before putting Beavon in inside the visitors' area.
But Clayton's late leveller saw Bolton snatch a point to remain in second spot in League One.
Beavon was also involved in Coventry's opening goal in the 37th minute, the experienced forward showing dogged determination to rob defender Mark Beevers of possession and help set up Marcus Tudgay for his 100th career goal.
It was a rare moment of quality in a desperately poor first half but Bolton were far more on their game after the half-time break.
David Wheater headed wide for the visitors on the hour but, five minutes later, they were back in the game when Haynes pulled over striker Gary Madine, allowing substitute Zach Clough to convert from the penalty spot.
Beavon's goal two minutes later appeared to have won it for his new side but Clayton showed a cool head to convert from inside the area right at the end.
Report supplied by the Press Association.
Line-ups
Coventry
Formation 4-4-2
- 1Burge
- 22Sterry
- 7Clarke
- 4Turnbull
- 24HaynesBooked at 66mins
- 27Thomas
- 6Rose
- 12Reilly
- 11ReidSubstituted forBigirimanaat 81'minutes
- 16BeavonSubstituted forLameirasat 77'minutes
- 20Tudgay
Substitutes
- 5Bigirimana
- 8Lameiras
- 10Jones
- 13Gadzhev
- 23Charles-Cook
- 30Kelly-Evans
- 31Stevenson
Bolton
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 13Alnwick
- 15DerikSubstituted forProctorat 82'minutes
- 31Wheater
- 5Beevers
- 20Taylor
- 8Spearing
- 17TrotterSubstituted forCloughat 59'minutes
- 24HenrySubstituted forClaytonat 59'minutes
- 6Vela
- 22Ameobi
- 14Madine
Substitutes
- 3Moxey
- 7Taylor
- 9Proctor
- 10Clough
- 19Clayton
- 32Thorpe
- 39Turner
- Referee:
- Carl Boyeson
- Attendance:
- 8,397
Match Stats
Home TeamCoventryAway TeamBolton
- Possession
- Home47%
- Away53%
- Shots
- Home7
- Away11
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away2
- Corners
- Home3
- Away3
- Fouls
- Home13
- Away14
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Coventry City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2.
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Attempt missed. Gary Madine (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
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Foul by Jamie Sterry (Coventry City).
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Max Clayton (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal!
Goal! Coventry City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2. Max Clayton (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie Proctor.
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Ruben Lameiras (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Jay Spearing (Bolton Wanderers).
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Attempt missed. Sammy Ameobi (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Substitution
Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Jamie Proctor replaces Derik.
Substitution
Substitution, Coventry City. Gael Bigirimana replaces Kyel Reid.
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Attempt missed. Zach Clough (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Substitution
Substitution, Coventry City. Ruben Lameiras replaces Stuart Beavon.
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Attempt blocked. Zach Clough (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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Jamie Sterry (Coventry City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Max Clayton (Bolton Wanderers).
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Jordan Turnbull (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Gary Madine (Bolton Wanderers).
Goal!
Goal! Coventry City 2, Bolton Wanderers 1. Stuart Beavon (Coventry City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ryan Haynes.
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Marcus Tudgay (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
