It was a bright and vigorous start from Rovers with Robbie Gotts seeing a lashed shot go just wide, thanks to a slight touch from home stopper Jack Bonham. The hosts then wrestled back the initiative and whilst enjoying plenty of the ball, they were not seriously testing Thimothee Lo-Tutala - one of three changes from the win over Blackpool.
Thierry Gale cut inside from the left and saw a fierce shot just clear the post before a deflected Johnny Kenny effort looped up into the air and fell into the welcoming arms of the alert Lo-Tutala. Down the other end Glenn Middleton's effort was charged down by a Bolton defender just a few yards out before half-time.
The second half was equally as enthralling a contest, as both sides tried to unpick the lock of the opposition's defence. Genuine chances, in truth, were at a premium as Bolton tried everything to break down a formidable Rovers defence.
Sub Rob Apter did come close for the hosts but Lo-Tutala pulled off a fine save to tip it behind for a corner. That was to prove one of just 24 shots for Bolton but Rovers stood firm - and could even have won it late on when subs Billy Sharp and Jordan Gibson came close.
Here's how we rated the Rovers players at the Toughsheet:
5. Jack Senior 8
Another solid showing although he did get away with one when Christie escaped his attentions but could only smack a post. Came close himself with a sighter that was charged down second half. Photo: Craig Hawkhead / AHPIX LTD
6. Owen Bailey 7
Not too much to write home about first half but dug in and battled second, with defensive contributions and passes that kept things ticking over. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. Robbie Gotts 9
Was buzzing about all over, and saw an early sighter tipped just behind. Some lovely touches that took him away from his markers. Even after being booked he continued to be a gritty but classy Yorkshire terrier. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
8. Harry Clifton 7
Combative display, both in attack and defence. Some excellent, goal-saving blocks too. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD