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Bolton 1-0 Aston Villa: Adam Le Fondre's goal boosts hosts' chances of survival as Steve Bruce's team suffer setback in bid to secure play-off spot

Adam Le Fondre scored the only goal of the game in the first half as Bolton Wanderers boosted their hopes of Championship survival with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.

In snowy conditions, Villa were unable to break down the Bolton defence, with Jon Flanagan clearing off the line from Scott Hogan, but Steve Bruce's side still remain in fourth place as they seek to secure a spot in the play-offs.

Bolton, meanwhile, are up to 19th, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

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Le Fondre wheels away in celebration following his goal as Bolton look to ensure they stay up
Le Fondre wheels away in celebration following his goal as Bolton look to ensure they stay up
Bolton's goal, scored by Le Fondre, sparked jubilant celebrations among his team-mates
Bolton's goal, scored by Le Fondre, sparked jubilant celebrations among his team-mates
After finding the net, Le Fondre runs over to the Bolton supporters, who were left delighted
After finding the net, Le Fondre runs over to the Bolton supporters, who were left delighted
Adam Le Fondre found the net from close range in wintry conditions at Macron Stadium
Adam Le Fondre found the net from close range in wintry conditions at Macron Stadium
Le Fondre puts Bolton ahead against Aston Villa as he finds the net in the 19th minute
Le Fondre puts Bolton ahead against Aston Villa as he finds the net in the 19th minute
The Bolton striker showed impressive composure to find the back of the net against Aston Villa
The Bolton striker showed impressive composure to find the back of the net against Aston Villa
Villa manager Steve Bruce was left frustrated as his side dropped points in their play-off push
Villa manager Steve Bruce was left frustrated as his side dropped points in their play-off push
Bolton goalkeeper Ben Alnwick reacts well to keep out Lewis Grabban's attempt at goal
Bolton goalkeeper Ben Alnwick reacts well to keep out Lewis Grabban's attempt at goal
Villa attacker Grabban attempts to get the better of Bolton's Mark Beevers in snowy conditions
Villa attacker Grabban attempts to get the better of Bolton's Mark Beevers in snowy conditions
Jack Grealish attempts to push forwards for Villa under close attention from Darren Pratley
Jack Grealish attempts to push forwards for Villa under close attention from Darren Pratley
James Bree of Aston Villa competes for an aerial duel with Bolton's Sammy Ameobi
James Bree of Aston Villa competes for an aerial duel with Bolton's Sammy Ameobi
Experienced Aston Villa defender John Terry finds himself put under pressure by Le Fondre
Experienced Aston Villa defender John Terry finds himself put under pressure by Le Fondre