The 2022-23 campaign delivered triumphant silverware and League One playoff contention for Bolton Wanderers as The Trotters secured a crucial 5th-place finish. Leading the charge was the clinical Dion Charles, whose 16 goals were vital to the team's momentum and league consistency. The season's defining moment was the emotional EFL Trophy final at Wembley, where Bolton convincingly defeated Plymouth Argyle, delivering the club's first major cup in 34 years. It was a standout year that marked a definitive return to glory and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.