Stockport County's hopes of returning to the Championship were dealt a significant blow as they suffered a 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers at Wembley. The match started at a frantic pace, with Bolton taking the lead less than three minutes in through Ruben Rodrigues. Stockport County thought they had levelled moments later, but Adama Sidibeh's goal was ruled out by VAR. However, Sidibeh did eventually find the net on the half-hour mark, glancing Odin Bailey's cross past Jack Bonham. The second half was a different story, as Bolton introduced striker Sam Dalby and changed their shape, leading to three unanswered goals and a convincing win. Amario Cozier-Duberry's cross was inadvertently directed into the net by Kyle Wooton, before Bolton added two more to seal the victory. Stockport County's manager, Dave Challinor, will be disappointed with the result, but his side showed promise in the first half. Bolton's victory marks their return to the Championship after a seven-year absence. The Trotters' manager, Steven Schumacher, will be thrilled with the performance of his side, particularly in the second half. Stockport County will now look to regroup and focus on their next match, hoping to bounce back from this disappointing loss. And with the new season approaching, the club will need to strengthen their squad to compete with the top teams. But for now, the focus is on recovering from this tough defeat. So the players will need to pick themselves up and get ready for the next challenge. The club's fans will be hoping for a quick turnaround, and the team will need to deliver a strong performance to restore their confidence.