Walters’ penalty for Potters ends Bolton’s Premier stay

Bolton’s 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end at the Britannia Stadium after they could only manage a draw with Stoke.

Potters and Ireland striker Jon Walters equalised from the penalty spot 13 minutes from time, and Bolton’s agony was only deepened by the knowledge Manchester City’s dramatic late victory over QPR meant a win here would have been enough.

Stoke’s record on the final day of the season since their promotion to the Premier League in 2008 read played three, lost three, including the 1-0 defeat 12 months ago that helped Wigan stay up, but they began with purpose yesterday.