Charlie Buchan scores four as Sunderland defeats Bolton 5-1 at Roker Park

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Charlie Buchan scores four as Sunderland defeats Bolton 5-1 at Roker Park
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On September 16, 1922, Charlie Buchan scored four goals as Sunderland secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers at Roker Park. The match marked a turning point for Sunderland, who had struggled early in the 1922/23 season with just one win in their first five games. Buchan's early goals helped Sunderland establish control, and he added two more during the second half. Bolton managed to pull one back through Joe Smith, but Sunderland's dominant performance laid the foundation for a turnaround in their season. The victory came after a previous draw between the teams just a week earlier.

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  • Sunderland played with a more expansive style than in previous matches.
  • Buchan scored his first two goals within the opening 21 minutes.
  • Joe Smith scored Bolton's only goal just before halftime.
  • Sunderland's victory came after a 1-1 draw against Bolton a week earlier.
  • Over 28,000 fans attended the match at Roker Park.
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Charlie Buchan was at his brilliant best as Sunderland demolished Bolton 5-1 at Roker Park - but was this the performance that finally kick-started their season?

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