EFL ChampionshipMatchday 8Wolves vs West Brom
Summary
Match report
Wolves won 1-0 against West Brom in the EFL Championship (Matchday 8). It was goalless at half-time.
Wolves’s goal came from F. Lopez in the 50th minute. M. O'Leary was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.9).
Player of the match
Key stats
All stats- 1.95Expected goals (xG)0.29
- 15Total shots7
- 6Shots on target2
- 8Corners7
- 1Yellow cards2
Live commentary
Full-time: Wolves beat West Brom 1-0. In numbers: possession Wolves 45%, West Brom 55%; shots 15 (6 on target) to 7 (2 on target)
- 88'
Double substitution, Wolves: A. Armstrong comes on for B. Traore, R. Gomes on for S. Neave
- 84'
Double substitution, West Brom: J. Molumby replaces T. Collyer, I. Price on for K. Tunde
- 78'
Substitution, Wolves: M. Munetsi comes on for J. James
- 73'
Double substitution, Wolves: J. Bellegarde makes way for M. Mane, F. Lopez on for T. Doyle
- 69'
Yellow card: Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) for a foul
- 61'
Double substitution, West Brom: H. Whitwell comes on for R. Nzingoula, A. Heggebo on for B. Stewart
- 50'
Goal! F. Lopez gives Wolves the lead (1-0)
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: goalless
- 44'
Booking: Nathaniel Phillips (West Brom) for a foul
- 25'
Yellow card: Jayson Molumby (West Brom) for a foul
Kick-off! We're under way between Wolves and West Brom
Lineups
WolvesCoach: Cesar PeixotoAverage rating 7.14-2-3-1
Wolves – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- 1J. SaGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
- 2K. TrippierDefender – Rating 7.5
- 34N. DjigaDefender – Rating 7.7
- 24TotiDefender – Captain, Rating 7.7
- 3H. BuenoDefender – Rating 6.6
- 7AndreMidfielder – Rating 7.7
- 5M. MunetsiMidfielder – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 69', On 78'
- 21R. GomesMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 88'
- 28F. LopezMidfielder – Rating 7.3, Goal 50', On 73'
- 36M. ManeMidfielder – Rating 7.5, On 73'
- 10A. ArmstrongForward – Rating 6.2, On 88'
WolvesSubstitutes
- 13
13J. VirginiaGoalkeeper - 33
33G. KonanDefender - 27
27J. BellegardeMidfielder73'Rating 6.9 - 20
20T. DoyleMidfielder73'Rating 6.3 - 8
8J. JamesMidfielder78'Rating 7.0 - 12
12B. TraoreMidfielder88'Rating 6.7 - 14
14S. NeaveForward88'Rating 6.6 - 11
11B. TraoreForward - 38
38J. TchatchouaDefender
CoachCesar Peixoto
West BromAverage rating 6.7West Brom – Starting XI
- 1M. O'LearyGoalkeeperRating 8.9
- 4C. StylesDefenderRating 7.6
- 3N. PhillipsDefender – Yellow card 44'Rating 6.6
- 6G. Campbell(Captain)DefenderRating 6.9
- 22C. TownsendDefenderRating 6.9
- 29H. WhitwellMidfielder – On 61'Rating 6.9
- 8J. MolumbyMidfielder – Yellow card 25', On 84'Rating 7.2
- 17O. DiakiteMidfielderRating 6.7
- 21I. PriceMidfielder – On 84'Rating 6.3
- 19A. HeggeboForward – On 61'Rating 6.0
- 11J. MorganForwardRating 6.5
West BromSubstitutes
- 13
13M. IngramGoalkeeper - 2
2C. MephamDefender - 18
18B. PereiraDefender - 15
15T. CollyerMidfielder84'Rating 6.3 - 7
7F. MyhreMidfielder - 20
20R. NzingoulaMidfielder61'Rating 6.2 - 23
23T. BanyForward - 26
26K. TundeForward84'Rating 6.2 - 9
9B. StewartForward61'Rating 5.9
Stats
WolvesWest Brom- 45%Possession55%
- 1.95Expected goals (xG)0.29
- 15Total shots7
- 6Shots on target2
- 3Shots off target4
- 6Blocked shots1
- 12Shots inside the box2
- 3Shots outside the box5
- 8Corners7
- 2Offsides0
- 18Fouls13
- 1Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 2Goalkeeper saves5
- 337Total passes424
- 275Accurate passes337
- 13Free Kicks18
Standings
Standings EFL Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | +7 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | +7 | 24 |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | +5 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | +15 | 23 |
Info
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Round
- Matchday 8
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Referee
- Josh Smith, England
