It is still early days but Wanderers have already shown that they mean business in League One this season.

There is no denying that Wycombe are a good side – you don’t get to a play-off final through luck after all.

And while Gareth Ainsworth’s men weren’t at their best against the Whites, few sides will be able to pick them apart like the Whites did over the coming season.

Ian Evatt’s men played some brilliant stuff in the final third and Kyle Dempsey certainly brought his shooting boots.

It was a timely reminder of what the midfielder is capable of after a tough start to his Bolton career due to injury.

His tireless running in behind the Wycombe defence was a vital part of Wanderers’ threat going forward and he might have had even more on another day.

Aaron Morley has also picked up where he left off last season, scoring in back-to-back games and bringing a maturity beyond his years to the Bolton side.

The 22-year-old looks set to be a big player for the Whites over the coming weeks and months and will only keep improving.

Wanderers started brightly and had an early penalty shout when Bakayoko went down while trying to get on the end of Morley’s corner, but referee Ben Toner waved away their appeals.

But the Whites did manage to open the scoring minutes later when Dempsey found the bottom corner with a composed finish after a brilliant run by Conor Bradley.

Bakayoko then had a shot blocked before Iredale’s cut-back found George Johnston on the edge of the box, but the defender was unable to keep his effort down.

Dempsey had a chance for a second midway through the first half after Gethin Jones’ cross hit a defender and fell nicely, but the former Gillingham man failed to hit the target.

Wanderers then had a let off at the other end when Lewis Wing had James Trafford beaten with a low drive across goal, but he was denied by the woodwork before the goalkeeper denied Josh Scowen on the rebound.

Evatt’s men continued to look dangerous going forward, with Afolayan dragging an effort wide after combining with Bakayoko.

The forward then found Bradley on the edge of the box with a clever cut-back but the Liverpool loanee failed to make a clean connection.

Bakayoko was also inches away from converting from Dempsey’s low cross at the far post after another slick passing move from the hosts.

The Whites’ pressure paid off on the stroke of half-time, when Afolayan provided a superb pass to play in Morley and the midfielder kept his cool to slot past Tyla Dickinson.

Early in the second half, the ball dropped for Wing on the edge of the box but he sent an effort over the bar.

Bakayoko then managed to get on the end of Bradley’s cross but his header was saved by Dickinson low to his right.

Afolayan continued to cause the Wycombe defence lots of problems running with the ball and again tried his luck, but his strike crept wide of the post.

Iredale, who looked assured throughout his first competitive appearance for Wanderers, then did well to beat his man and deliver a low cross for Bakayoko, but the forward was unable to hit the target.

Dempsey doubled his tally for the afternoon midway through the second half, providing another ruthless finish after he was played in by Bakayoko.

The Bolton backline faced plenty of crosses during the final stages but stood firm and kept the Wycombe attack at bay.

And Dickinson made a fine stop moments before the final whistle to deny substitute Declan John after some good work by George Thomason.

While the goalscorers will get all the attention, the backline also deserves a share of the credit.

Ricardo Santos, in particular, was dominant in the air against the likes of Sam Vokes, which is exactly what the Wanderers faithful have become accustomed to over the past couple of seasons.

George Johnston also continues to impress, while an exciting partnership between Jones and Bradley seems to be brewing on the right of defence.

And speaking of the Liverpool loanee, he is already starting to look like a fantastic addition to the Bolton squad.

Marlon Fossey’s form during the second half of last season left big shoes to fill but Bradley is quickly becoming a fan favourite at the UniBol.

The Northern Ireland international looked dangerous going forward and also made some important contributions in defence, just like at Ipswich on the opening day.

Iredale also deserves a mention. The 26-year-old impressed for Cambridge last season and looked like a smart bit of business on paper.

The Greenock-born defender looks a natural fit for Wanderers’ system in the left-wing back role, showing moments of real quality.

His aerial ability also comes in useful against physical sides and Evatt now has a real selection headache for the upcoming matches.

The strength of the bench also highlights the number of options that the Bolton boss has at his services when everyone is fit.

The likes of Kieran Sadlier and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson would arguably walk into many League One sides but are having to be patient and make the most of their appearances off the bench for now.

Attention now turns to Tuesday night’s Cup tie against Salford City, which looks set to be an interesting affair.

It almost feels like a waste to interrupt the league schedule after such a positive result but perhaps Wanderers can channel their momentum into a Cup run.

The Whites’ fixture list will not get any easier over the coming weeks, with the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth coming up.

Port Vale and Morecambe will also provide a challenge – those are the types of games that saw Evatt’s men come unstuck at times last season.

But the way Wanderers have started the season should give fans encouragement that they have the squad depth – and quality – to keep thriving.