2001 Football League First Division play-off Final Tags: Football Match.The 2001 Football League First Division play-off Final was contested by Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End. Bolton won the match 3–0 taking them back to the Premier League. Bolton would remain in the top flight for the next eleven seasons. city Cardiff date 2001-05-28 following event 2002 Football League First Division play-off Final location Millennium Stadium previous event 2000 Football League First Division play-off Final team Bolton Wanderers F.C., Preston North End F.C. Learn more... Loading...