# Investing in Bolton Wanderers: A Smart Bet for League One Success
Bolton Wanderers may not be the wealthiest team in League One, but they have the potential to be a smart bet for success this season. The Trotters finished fifth last season and reached the play-offs, only to fall at the first hurdle against Barnsley. With a rock-solid defence that only conceded 36 goals, Bolton are well-positioned to make a run at the title this season.
## The Teams to Beat
The teams that have been relegated from the Championship will likely struggle to make an impact in League One. Reading have spent much of the summer under a transfer embargo, Wigan start with an eight-point deduction, and Blackpool just don’t cut the mustard. Meanwhile, Derby, Charlton and Portsmouth are among the big guns seeking to return to former glory, but all trailed in Bolton’s wake last term.
It’s surprising then that Derby are 9/2 favourites to win the division as champions, especially after losing a couple of key players. Portsmouth’s massive turnover could make it difficult for them to hit the ground running, so odds of 10/1 with BetUK and Unibet aren’t enough to splash the cash on them to win the title.
Barnsley, beaten by Sheffield Wednesday’s late extra-time Wembley winner will also be up there. Peterborough, despite having an albatross around the neck after blowing a 4-0 play-off semi-final first-leg lead to the Owls, will be in contention too.
## Backing Bolton for Success
Given the competition, it makes sense to back Bolton for the title at 15/2 with Betway and BoyleSports and 11/4 with Betfair and Paddy Power to be promoted. Colby Bishop, who bagged 20 goals last season, is 9/1 with bet365 to be the division’s top scorer while Fleetwood are 11/8 to be relegated.
## Other Tips for Glorious Goodwood and the Women’s World Cup
Day two tips for Glorious Goodwood include Westerton (1.50), Breege (2.25), Big Evs (3.00), Flora of Bermuda (4.10) and Chips and Rice (4.45). Debinha is 4/1 with Betway and Sky Bet to open the scoring when Brazil face Jamaica in their final group match at the Women’s World Cup. Over 3.5 goals is 15/8 with Betfair and Paddy Power.
## Final Thoughts
Bolton Wanderers have all the ingredients for success this season in League One. With a rock-solid defence and some of the big guns from last season likely to struggle, now is a great time to invest in the Trotters. With odds of 15/2 with Betway and BoyleSports and 11/4 with Betfair and Paddy Power to be promoted, it’s a smart bet for success this season.