The 2017-18 campaign was a dramatic, season-long battle for survival for Bolton Wanderers as The Trotters, in their first season back in the Championship, clung on to their status with a nervous 21st-place finish. The team endured a challenging year, with manager Phil Parkinson guiding them through a brutal run of early-season form. Leading the line was striker Gary Madine, whose 10 goals proved crucial before his mid-season departure for Cardiff City. Ultimately, their place in the second tier was secured on the final day with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, marking an unforgettable escape from the drop and a key chapter in the club's modern history.