| 39. Round | 11/04/1953 | Sheffield Wednesday | - | Bolton Wanderers | 1:1 | ||||
| 24. Round | 15/04/1953 | Arsenal FC | - | Bolton Wanderers | 4:1 |
| 39. Round | 11/04/1953 | Sheffield Wednesday | - | Bolton Wanderers | 1:1 | ||||
| 24. Round | 15/04/1953 | Arsenal FC | - | Bolton Wanderers | 4:1 |
| Matthew McIlwain | |
| Born: | 20.09.1920 † 15.03.1997 |
| Place of birth: |
Dennistoun, 
Scotland |
| Nationality: |
Scotland
|
| Position(s): | Centre Forward |