Bodvarsson, goal gift, play-off hopes - Three ups and two downs for Bolton Wanderers vs Morecambe

Bolton Wanderers came from behind to rescue what might prove to be a very valuable point in the long run with a late leveller against Morecambe.

Wanderers began the clash at the University of Bolton Stadium exceptionally well and could have been a few goals to the good by half-time.

Dion Charles missed a glorious chance and struck the crossbar with another effort, while Amadou Bakayoko saw an effort land wide.

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But Cole Stockton gave the visitors the advantage after making the most of George Johnston's short pass to give the Shrimps the lead at the break.

Wanderers huffed and puffed after the break but got a stoppage time equaliser when Xavier Amaechi teed up fellow substitute Jon Dadi Bodvarsson to net late on and salvage a point with a 1-1 draw.

Here, we take a look at the clash from a Wanderers perspective and analyse the ups and downs of last night's game at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Ups

Bodvarsson form continues to catch the eye

Bodvarsson being dropped to the bench was the only change Ian Evatt opted to make for the clash against the Shrimps, after he was up there as man of the match contenders against Gillingham.

The Iceland international came off the bench and proved his worth with an equaliser to clinch a point which might prove very precious by the end of the season.

The January signing has come on leaps and bounds since his move from Millwall and seems to be improving with every game he plays for Bolton and he is contributing to giving Wanderers boss Ian Evatt a welcome selection decision, among many.

Endeavour pays off in the end

The statistics showed that Wanderers had 80 per cent possession and 25