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Bolton defender Marc Wilson (left) is sent off by referee Stephen Martin for a professional foul on Ipswich striker Kayden Jackson

Paul Hurst is still waiting for his first win as Ipswich manager after Town were held to a home stalemate by 10-man Bolton.

Wanderers had to play more than half the game a player light after last man Marc Wilson's foul on Ipswich striker Kayden Jackson shortly before the break.

Ipswich struggled to make their numerical advantage count but almost won it late on as skipper Luke Chambers' glancing header was superbly saved by Bolton keeper Ben Alnwick.

However, Wanderers held out to leave Ipswich - who sit second-bottom of the table - to settle for a fifth straight home draw to start the season.

Bolton fully deserved the point - and will be grateful for it after a testing fortnight both on and off the pitch.

Wanderers have been hit by the death of former owner Eddie Davies, the heartbreaking retirement of defender Stephen Darby due to motor neurone disease, and the threat of administration.

A £5m loan from Davies just days before his death helped stave off the latter worry, avoiding a points deduction that could have wiped out the 12 they have now gained in a promising start to the season.

However, the uncertainty appeared to have affected results, the off-field upheaval coinciding with defeats to QPR and Middlesbrough.

But their 10 men suitably frustrated Ipswich to end Bolton's Portman Road hoodoo - having lost all of their previous five visits.

The Tractor Boys have been through the mill too after the passing of Town legend and England defender Kevin Beattie earlier this week.

Jonathan Walters added to their on-field woes, the Burnley loanee limping off with an Achilles injury after Ipswich had used all three substitutes as both sides ended the game with 10 men.

Ipswich manager Paul Hurst:

"It was a frustrating afternoon, that's the overriding emotion.

"We didn't work their keeper enough and Dean Gerken didn't have a save to make. I'm not sure how many balls we put in the box and then some of the passing was okay.

"Things are occurring, you can only put it down to confidence."

Bolton manager Phil Parkinson:

"I'm very pleased with the point. I thought the sending-off was harsh and I've seen it back again and there's minimal, if any, contact.

"If you take everything into consideration, a day less rest than Ipswich, a long trip down yesterday and down to 10 men, if you add all those things together it's a performance of real character for us.

"The stand-out moment of the game was Ben Alnwick's magnificent save and it was one of those moments when both sets of supporters clapped in spontaneous applause. It was a brilliant save."