Football club reveals plans for improved fanzone

Bolton's owners said they are working towards an ever-growing relationship with the fans

Bolton Wanderers football club has revealed plans for an improved fanzone featuring a stage, mini-football pitch, food and drink stalls and a games area.

The League One club has submitted proposals for the attraction outside the Toughsheet Stadium ahead of the new season.

Wanderers said it will become a "cornerstone of the stadium’s offering".

Planners at Bolton Council will consider the application in the next few weeks.

The fanzone is aimed to be part of a family day out

The fanzone is to the west of the stadium, near the main entrance and family stand.

Wanderers are set to play their first competitive home game of the 2024/25 season against Mansfield in the EFL Cup first round on 13 August followed by a visit from Wrexham on 18 August.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said plans were also afoot for local supermarket chain Booths will sell official club merchandise and memorabilia.

Club owners FVWL Football Ltd said: “Supporter engagement and the match day experience is becoming more and more of a priority in the modern-day era of professional football.

“There is now opportunity to provide a family day out for local residents and supporters who can not only participate in the leisure and sport activities on view but also have a meal, enjoy the outdoors and capture the entertainment on offer."