'Preston can't be that bad in the second half'
HT: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
It wouldn't surprise me if Paul Heckingbottom makes changes and their shape.
Bolton just look hungry on the front foot.
Preston have been too far off the pace and Paul Heckingbottom will not be happy.
They can't be that bad in the second half. They have to play with more energy and belief.
HALF-TIME
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Bolton haven't won against Preston since the 2001 Division One play-off final but they look good to break that spell today at the break.
Four shots of eight on target from the Trotters, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale's both finding the back of the net.
Preston, meanwhile, are offering up nothing.
For those who were writing off Bolton this season, they have something to say.
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston put together a clever set play but it doesn't pay off as Andrew Hughes' header is blocked and the ball is back up the other end.
Thierry Gale tears it up on the left, sliding the ball to John McAtee whose attempt from just outside the box flies too high.
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Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston finally have their first real chance as Middlesbrough loanee Delano Burgzorg runs into the box to let off a shot.
Bolton defender Chris Forino times his move perfectly though to stick out his leg and deflect it out for a corner.
Great move from the Bolton man.
DISALLOWED GOAL
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Bolton threaten again and could be 3-0 up.
Sam Dalby heads the ball into the net after it's worked around by his team-mates but a push from John McAtee in the build-up means the goal won't stand.
A huge relief for Preston North End. They are being steam-rolled here.
'Preston's set up looks wrong'
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
The set up looks so wrong from Preston on the transition.
Gale's making runs, McAtee's making runs.
They've got to calm down, be patient and try and get back into this game in this half.
It's too easy for Bolton to get through with one simple pass.
YELLOW CARD
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston are starting to get frustrated now.
Jordan Thompson picks up a needless caution for kicking out at Bolton's John McAtee.
The visitors haven't been able to get a foothold into this match so far and they could be on for some humiliation to start their season, against local rivals at that.
GOAL: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Thierry Gale (25 mins)
A dream.
When Preston once again get crowded in their attacking box, Bolton spot the opportunity to go on the fast break.
It finds Thierry Gale on the left and the winger spurts forward and rattles off a beautiful strike to double the hosts' lead.
Gale has been lively from the off and now he has his name on the scoresheet to show for it.
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Bolton 1-0 Preston
Corner for Bolton now.
They work it around the right flank until there's space for a cross to be put in.
The volley from Chris Forino isn't super well controlled and gets blocked but Preston struggle to clear it out, leaving room for Josh Sheehan to make another attempt that rolls wide of the net.
HT: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
It wouldn't surprise me if Paul Heckingbottom makes changes and their shape.
Bolton just look hungry on the front foot.
Preston have been too far off the pace and Paul Heckingbottom will not be happy.
They can't be that bad in the second half. They have to play with more energy and belief.
HALF-TIME
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Bolton haven't won against Preston since the 2001 Division One play-off final but they look good to break that spell today at the break.
Four shots of eight on target from the Trotters, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale's both finding the back of the net.
Preston, meanwhile, are offering up nothing.
For those who were writing off Bolton this season, they have something to say.
Post
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston put together a clever set play but it doesn't pay off as Andrew Hughes' header is blocked and the ball is back up the other end.
Thierry Gale tears it up on the left, sliding the ball to John McAtee whose attempt from just outside the box flies too high.
Post
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston finally have their first real chance as Middlesbrough loanee Delano Burgzorg runs into the box to let off a shot.
Bolton defender Chris Forino times his move perfectly though to stick out his leg and deflect it out for a corner.
Great move from the Bolton man.
DISALLOWED GOAL
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Bolton threaten again and could be 3-0 up.
Sam Dalby heads the ball into the net after it's worked around by his team-mates but a push from John McAtee in the build-up means the goal won't stand.
A huge relief for Preston North End. They are being steam-rolled here.
'Preston's set up looks wrong'
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Paul Gallagher
Former Preston midfielder on BBC Radio Lancashire
The set up looks so wrong from Preston on the transition.
Gale's making runs, McAtee's making runs.
They've got to calm down, be patient and try and get back into this game in this half.
It's too easy for Bolton to get through with one simple pass.
YELLOW CARD
Bolton 2-0 Preston
Preston are starting to get frustrated now.
Jordan Thompson picks up a needless caution for kicking out at Bolton's John McAtee.
The visitors haven't been able to get a foothold into this match so far and they could be on for some humiliation to start their season, against local rivals at that.
GOAL: Bolton 2-0 Preston
Thierry Gale (25 mins)
A dream.
When Preston once again get crowded in their attacking box, Bolton spot the opportunity to go on the fast break.
It finds Thierry Gale on the left and the winger spurts forward and rattles off a beautiful strike to double the hosts' lead.
Gale has been lively from the off and now he has his name on the scoresheet to show for it.
Post
Bolton 1-0 Preston
Corner for Bolton now.
They work it around the right flank until there's space for a cross to be put in.
The volley from Chris Forino isn't super well controlled and gets blocked but Preston struggle to clear it out, leaving room for Josh Sheehan to make another attempt that rolls wide of the net.
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