In-form Huddersfield Town welcomed managerless Bolton Wanderers to the John Smith's Stadium.
Coming into the game, Huddersfield were the favourites to take all three points as they had not experienced defeat in their last sixteen league outings.
Visitors Bolton collected maximum points on only two occasions in their last seven games. The last victory was a 2-1 win away to Exeter City.
Former Wanderer Dion Charles who converted to a Terrier played his first home game for Huddersfield.
A battling opening 45 minutes from both sides who struggled to break the deadlock. Chances had fallen to both however, the ball was kept out of the net well by both sides.
The second half carried out a feisty affair between both sides. In the end, Bolton Wanderers stole three crucial points thanks to an impressive finish from Aaron Collins.
Interim coaches, Julian Darby, Andy Taylor and Andrew Tutte can walk away as proud men as the search for a permanent manager continues for Bolton.
Good things come to an end and as for Huddersfield Town, their long-lasting unbeaten run collapsed on home turf this afternoon.
Next for Huddersfield, is another home game against league leaders Birmingham City. The Blues will arrive in HD1 winning 12 of their last 15 games.
As for Bolton, they host struggling Northampton Town at home where they will hope to pick up another three crucial points which will see the Trotters enter the top six.
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Story of the match
Michael Duff made three changes to his starting 11 as Jonathan Hogg and Antony Evans feature as well as Radinio Balker who returns after a long time out with injury.
Wanderers, who announced the departure of ex manager Ian Evatt on Wednesday by mutual consent, arrived in West Yorkshire with a trio of academy coaches who stepped in as the club search for a permanent manager in the meantime.
Julian Darby, Andy Taylor and Andrew Tutte had also made three changes as Gethin Jones, Klaidi Lolos and Victor Adeboyejo entered the frame.
Before kick-off, there was a tribute for former terrier Denis Law who sadly passed away last week. Players and supporters of both teams respectfully joined in with a minutes applause for one of the greatest forwards the English game has ever seen.
A very encouraging start from the away side in the opening twenty minutes of the game as forward Victor Adeboyejo had his left-footed strike go inches wide of the post. Soon after it was another returnee who threatened Jacob Chapman in goal. Klaidi Lolos unleashed a powerful effort from 20 yards which had troubled the Town goalkeeper.
For Huddersfield, there were tensions growing within the crowd as supporters grew in frustration as they disagreed with some of the referees decisions.
The Terriers had got a better hold of the game moments later dominating in possession.
An unfortunate substitution for the home side as Ben Wiles was subbed off for Herbie Kane. The midfielder was caught on the foot in the act of shooting.
It was all square at the break in West-Yorkshire as all involved were fortunate to see a good amount of sunshine during the game.
A goal arrived in the 58th minute and it was Bolton who broke the deadlock. Dacres-Cogley provided a teasing ball over the Huddersfield defence before Aaron Collins who rounded the goalkeeper and buried it in the back of the net.
After the goal, it was expected of the home side to continue dominating possession, and so they did. The Bolton backline were really impressive as well as Luke Southwood in goal who saved well from a strike by substitute Callum Marshall.
The home side continued to apply pressure in good spirit. However, it was not enough as Bolton walked away as 1-0 winners.
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Player of the match
William Forrester was a standout performer on the afternoon as the defender carried out an impressive display alongside partner centrebacks George Johnston and Gethin Jones.
