Bolton Wanderers vs Gillingham. Sky Bet League One.
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Tuesday 13 December 2016 07:04, UK
Bolton moved into the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League One with an impressive 4-0 win over Gillingham.
Two goals from Gary Madine and strikes from Josh Vela and Sammy Ameobi ensured Phil Parkinson's side claimed their ninth win in 10 league matches.
The victory moves Bolton into second place in League One but co-owner Ken Anderson has warned that the club could face administration if Anderson doesn't reach an agreement with his fellow co-owner Dean Holdsworth in the near future.
Madine, who ended a 13-match drought in last Sunday's 3-2 FA Cup win over Sheffield United, converted Vela's brilliant cross after 14 minutes to put Bolton ahead.
Vela doubled the lead in the 28th minute, scoring his sixth goal of the season after a neat one-two with Zach Clough.
Gillingham threatened to get back into the game after half-time with Jake Hessenthaler heading narrowly wide.
But ex-Sheffield Wednesday forward Madine glanced in Jay Spearing's expertly delivered free-kick 25 minutes from time to seal the win.
Ameobi then scored the goal of the night with 10 minutes remaining, cutting in from the right flank to power a shot into the top corner.
