WANDERERS (3-5-2).

NATHAN BAXTER...5.5.

Caught out for the Exeter goal, which didn’t look pretty at all. Didn’t have a huge amount of pressure to deal with other than that.

WILL FORRESTER…6.5.

Dealt with pretty much everything that came his way and rewarded the decision to put him back in the side. Looked a threat at set pieces too.

RICARDO SANTOS…5.

Obviously culpable on the Exeter goal and had produced a few unsure touches before that too. Kept Magennis quiet, which was a positive. Hit the bar too.

GEORGE JOHNSTON…6.

Definitely a step in the right direction. Took on a lot of possession, had one shot deflected over the bar, and won most of his battles.

RANDELL WILLIAMS…6.5.

Looked on course for a wonderful afternoon after half an hour, with his delivery first class. His impact was a bit hit and miss after that.

AARON MORLEY…7.

Came up with a match-winning moment, even though he knew very little about it. Looked confident on the ball, even though you’d want to see him involved more.

KLAIDI LOLOS…5.

Could easily have been a matchwinner with his big chance in the second half. Had struggled to make a dent to that stage.

GEORGE THOMASON…5.

Lots of yards covered, no shortage of effort, but it’s just not happening for him at the moment. Needs a change in fortune.

SZABI SCHON…6.

Got involved in some of Wanderers’ best football and should have been more selfish when he squared for McAtee.

JOHN MCATEE…6.5.

Got himself involved and provided a few moments of quality, including the volley which nearly dribbled under the keeper. Much better.

AARON COLLINS…7.

The fact he is now on 12 goals has rather flown under the radar. Has he been super-consistent? No. But he is developing the knack of being in the right place at the right time.

Subs: Charles 70 (for Lolos), Osei-Tutu 70 (for Schon), Matete 86 (for Thomason).

Not used: Jones, Mendes Gomes, Dcares-Cogley, Arfield.

Exeter City (3-4-2-1): Whitworth; Fitzwater, Crama, Francis; McMillan, Woods, Richards, Watts; Harper, Mitchell; Magennis.

Subs: Niskanen 64 (for Mitchell), Aitchison 64 (for Harper), Alli 83 (for Watts), Jones 90+2 (for Richards).

Not used: MacDonald, Yfeko, Doyle, Jones.

Referee: Ben Speedie – 7/10: Communication was good, and he had a fair bit to contend with by the end. Prett impressive.

Attendance: 6,353.

MAN OF THE MATCH – Aaron Collins.

Looks sharp at the moment and starting to become Bolton’s Jonny on the Spot. Charles deserves credit for the ball to put Exeter under pressure but the finish was of a striker in confident mood.

MOAN OF THE MATCH – After a very reasonable first half, the drop off in quality for large patches of the second half was pretty concerning.

MAGIC MOMENT – It could only have been Morley. Yes, the goalkeeper should have dealt with the free kick, and the weather might have helped too. But great to hear his name being chanted again.

ATMOSPHERE – Bolton’s fans were loud throughout, and they were entertaining themselves for much of the second half. An announcement from Exeter just before the equalising goal suggests that someone may have let the side down, however, and Wanderers will surely be hearing about that again.