Premier League Regular Season - 28
Wolves 2 - 0 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45'+1 Y. Mosquera
HT
52' A. Armstrong
E. Buendia 54'
59' J. Bellegarde
↓ J. Sancho ↑L. Bailey 60'
↓ Douglas Luiz ↑R. Barkley 60'
61' Joao Gomes (A. Armstrong)
↓ E. Buendia ↑T. Abraham 71'
↓ L. Digne ↑I. Maatsen 71'
L. Bailey 75'
81' ↓ J. Bellegarde ↑T. Arokodare
↓ O. Watkins ↑Alysson 86'
90' ↓ Andre ↑A. Gomes
M. Cash 90'+3
90'+3 ↓ A. Armstrong ↑R. Gomes
90'+8 R. Gomes
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Wolves
Goalkeepers
José Sá 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yerson Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toti Gomes 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Midfielders
Jackson Tchatchoua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
João Gomes 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hugo Bueno 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Mateus Mané
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adam Armstrong 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Sam Johnstone 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matt Doherty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Möller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Lima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saheed Olagunju
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Gomes 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Angel Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Edozie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tolu Arokodare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matty Cash 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Ezri Konsa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Pau Torres 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Amadou Onana
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jadon Sancho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Morgan Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Marco Bizot
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ian Maatsen
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Victor Lindelöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Barkley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alysson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Aston Villa | 1 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 01/02/2025 | Wolves | 2 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 21/09/2024 | Aston Villa | 3 - 1 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 30/03/2024 | Aston Villa | 2 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 08/10/2023 | Wolves | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 06/05/2023 | Wolves | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 04/01/2023 | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 02/04/2022 | Wolves | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 16/10/2021 | Aston Villa | 2 - 3 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
| 06/03/2021 | Aston Villa | 0 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Villa Park |
30/11/2025
01/02/2025
21/09/2024
30/03/2024
08/10/2023
06/05/2023
04/01/2023
02/04/2022
16/10/2021
06/03/2021
Wolves Win
Aston Villa Win
Draw
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WOLVES TEAR UP THE SCRIPT
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A stunning reminder that league position means nothing when the basement side finds its teeth against a Champions League-bound giant.
Survival Instincts at Molineux
Nobody gave Wolves a prayer. Sitting rock bottom of the table with only one win all season, they welcomed a high-flying Aston Villa side looking to cement their top-four credentials. The early Balance of the match was exactly what you would expect: Villa dominated possession with 61%, moving the ball with clinical precision. However, they met a wall of gold. Yerson Mosquera was an absolute titan at the back, organizing a defense that had leaked goals for months. The home side sat deep, absorbing pressure and waiting for the Intensity to drop. Villa had the shots, but they lacked the killer instinct to break the deadlock in a tense opening hour where every tackle felt like a season-defining moment.
The Pivot at Sixty-One
The turning point arrived in the 61st minute and sent Molineux into a frenzy. Against the run of play, Joao Gomes latched onto a precise delivery from A. Armstrong to fire the hosts ahead. Suddenly, the Upset Factor wasn't just a possibility; it was the reality. Unai Emery’s side looked shell-shocked. They threw everything forward, racking up 14 total shots, but the clinical edge simply wasn't there. Wolves’ mid-block stayed compact, frustrating the visitors at every turn. The Stakes couldn't have been higher for the hosts, who played with the desperation of a team fighting for their lives, while Villa’s composure began to crumble under the pressure of the ticking clock.
Stoppage Time Chaos
As the clock ticked into the eighth minute of added time, the ultimate sucker punch arrived. With Villa committed entirely to the attack, R. Gomes found space on the break to double the lead and seal a historic 2-0 victory. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. While Wolves remain 17 points from safety, this result provides a massive psychological boost. For Aston Villa, it is a catastrophic blow to their momentum in the Champions League race. The Intensity of the celebrations at the final whistle told the whole story. On a night where the 20th-placed side took down the 3rd-placed giants, Molineux witnessed the kind of drama that only the Premier League can deliver.
Key Questions
How did substitute Yerson Mosquera change the game?
Actually, Mosquera was a dominant starter. He anchored the defense with a match-high 8.3 rating, making vital interventions to keep Villa's expensive attack at bay all night.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival vs. Silverware
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Wolves are fighting for their Premier League lives at Molineux Stadium against an Aston Villa side that looks unstoppable in their hunt for a top-three finish.
The Setup
The situation at Wolves has reached a breaking point. Sitting rock bottom of the table with only nine points, their Form rating is a flashing red light for their survival hopes. One home win all season is a grim reality to bring into a clash against a team of this caliber. Conversely, Aston Villa arrives with a high Balance rating and the confidence of a squad chasing elite European qualification. With Emiliano Martínez in spectacular form between the posts, the visitors have a defensive security that the hosts currently lack. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the home side, as every dropped point feels like a nail in the coffin.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by the control of the engine room. Wolves must find a way to disrupt the rhythm of Villa's creative pivots. It is a classic battle of desperation versus poise; if the hosts cannot win the second balls and break up play in the middle of the park, the quality gap in the final third will become an unbridgeable chasm. Villa’s ability to transition quickly will test a back line that has struggled for consistency all year.
Our Prediction
The disparity between these two sides is hard to ignore. We expect the visitors to dominate possession while M. Rogers and A. Onana dictate the tempo from deep. While J. Strand Larsen will lead the line for the hosts and provide a physical threat, he risks being isolated if João Gomes cannot help his side retain the ball. Our take is a professional away victory as Villa's clinical edge and Stars rating prove too much for a fragile Wolves defense.