Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher identifies key to side’s dramatic Huddersfield Town win

Steven Schumacher praised the impact of his bench after their thrilling 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Town

Jubilant Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher praised the impact of his bench after their thrilling 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Town on Thursday.

It appeared Bolton’s away-day woes would continue after Leo Castledine headed the Terriers into a seventh-minute lead at the Accu Stadium, but the Trotters netted twice in stoppage time to turn the game around in dramatic fashion.

Substitute Sam Dalby headed home to level things up in the third minute of added time, before Amario Cozier-Duberry struck the second two minutes later after a rapid break to spark wild scenes in front of the 2300-plus travelling fans.

Schumacher said: “We worked incredibly hard for what we got but I do feel we got what we deserved. They (Huddersfield) started the game really well and credit to them. They did something slightly different from how they build to what we prepared for and they got off to a good start and scored from a set-piece, which was disappointing for us.

“But the way we responded from that and regrouped together was great. We said to the players at half-time that they would get tired and their legs would go. I could feel and sense it.

“We passed the ball better in the second half and took over the game. We dominated it and got what we deserved. The players kept going and believing in what we were doing.

“We played with great energy and the subs who came off the bench made a huge impact, and a large part of that was down to our fans. They were outstanding in the second half and I’m pleading with them to stick with us.

“We need the support because the lads really thrive off it. If we get that support and backing, we will give it 100 per cent every week – that’s guaranteed.”