In 1874, Bolton Wanderers originated as Christ Church Football Club and later changed their name. They currently participate in the Championship league and their home matches are held at Macron Stadium, which was established in 1997.

Bolton Wanderers has won the FA Cup four times (1923, 1926, 1929, and 1958), but they have not yet achieved a Premier League title. In the 2003/2004 Premier League season, the Trotters performed impressively and ended in eighth place, their best result in the top division of English football.

Bolton had a successful run in the 2007/2008 UEFA Cup, advancing to the knockout stages. They defeated Atletico Madrid in a two-legged tie, but ultimately fell to Sporting Lisbon.

Jay-Jay Okocha, a Nigerian footballer, is well-known for his time playing for Bolton. He scored 14 goals in 124 games during his tenure with the club. Bury is widely recognized as Bolton’s biggest rival.