Johnny Kenny Scores in Bolton's 5-1 Win Over Stevenage

Johnny Kenny continued his impressive form on loan at Bolton Wanderers with a goal in their 5-1 victory over Stevenage on Tuesday, marking his third successive scoring appearance in England's League One.

The 20-year-old Irish forward joined Bolton in the January transfer window after a challenging first half of the 2025-26 season at Celtic, where he scored just four goals in the Scottish Premiership. Since arriving in Lancashire, Kenny has featured in eight matches, netting four goals and providing three assists. His contributions have averaged 0.51 goals, 0.47 expected goals, 3.34 shots, 0.39 assists, and 1.41 chances created per 90 minutes. Bolton, bolstered by Kenny's output, sit third in the League One table with three regular-season games remaining, positioning them for a likely playoff push toward promotion to the Championship.

Kenny, who arrived with a calf injury that delayed his integration by two to three weeks, has quickly adapted to the English third tier. Speaking after the Stevenage match, he described the league as comparable to the Scottish Premiership in quality, though noting differences in style and atmosphere. "I wouldn't say that it's a lot different from...