West Ham United tops Championship after comeback win over Bolton

West Ham United moved to the top of the Championship table following a 3-2 comeback victory against Bolton Wanderers. Captain Jarrod Bowen scored twice, including a decisive goal in the 77th minute, to secure the win and end a 31-year drought at Bolton’s stadium.

Despite falling behind 2-1 after a penalty by Ruben Rodrigues and an equalizer from Ethan Erhahon, West Ham responded with a header from Konstantinos Mavropanos to level the score. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo praised the team’s growing unity and collective belief following the result.

Off the pitch, the club faces ongoing ownership uncertainty. Daniel Kretinsky has secured a 46 percent stake to become the largest shareholder, while the future roles of other stakeholders, including Amanda Staveley, remain unclear.