Wolves 2 - 3 FT Burnley

Foster's Stoppage-Time Heist: Burnley Steals Six Points from Wolves' Grasp

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A relegation six-pointer that swung on a substitute's 90th-minute thunderbolt, turning despair into deliverance.

When the Underdog Strikes Back

Wolves dominated possession with 57% and 15 total shots, yet Burnley left Molineux with the scalp. This wasn't tactical brilliance—it was Intensity distilled into five goals across 76 minutes. Zian Flemming opened the floodgates at 14 minutes, then doubled his tally at 30, giving the visitors a commanding 2-0 cushion. But Balance demanded chaos.

A penalty from J.S. Larsen (42') cut the deficit, and M. Munetsi's last-gasp equalizer at 45' meant Wolves trudged into the break level. The Stakes suffocated both teams—a six-pointer between 20th-placed Wolves (2 points, winless in nine) and 16th-placed Burnley (10 points, clinging to hope). Possession meant nothing. Clinical finishing would.

The Substitute Who Changed Everything

For 77 minutes, the second half belonged to neither. Then Burnley's bench stirred. L. Foster, introduced at 77 minutes, became the architect of Upset. With the match drifting toward a draw neither side could afford, Foster struck at 90—not from open play, but from the chaos of a final Burnley push. H. Mejbri's assist (arriving at 90+1) proved the difference between survival and oblivion.

Wolves fired 26 combined shots across both teams, with 14 finding the target. Goalkeepers made 9 saves. The Intensity of the shooting gallery was matched only by the Balance of momentum—three lead changes, one tied period, a goal flurry between minutes 30-45 that set the tone for madness. Yet it took a 13th-minute substitute appearance and a 90th-minute finish to settle it.

This wasn't pretty. It was necessary. For Burnley, three points in a relegation dogfight. For Wolves, another defeat that deepens the crisis. The Upset probability gap of 27% made this a genuine shock—Burnley were underdogs, yet they stole the narrative with a late-game ruthlessness Wolves couldn't match.

Survival of the Grittiest

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Wolves must find their first win of the season or risk being cut adrift in a Premier League basement battle that defines their entire campaign.

The Setup

On October 26, 2025, the atmosphere at the stadium will be thick with tension. Wolves enter this fixture anchored to the bottom of the table with zero wins from 12 matches, a Form that suggests a team in crisis. Their opponent, Burnley, sits just above them, but a recent victory has injected a sliver of hope into their camp. The Stakes could not be higher; this is a textbook six-pointer where the loser faces a mountainous climb toward safety. While the Balance of probabilities slightly favors the home side, their inability to convert chances remains a glaring weakness.

Key Battle

The match hinges on whether the Wolves attack can finally solve Martin Dúbravka. The veteran keeper has been among the Stars for the visitors, racking up 24 saves with an impressive 4.8 per game average. If the Wolves frontline remains hesitant, Dúbravka has the shot-stopping capability to preserve a point single-handedly. Conversely, Loum Tchaouna provides the clinical edge for the visitors that the hosts currently lack.

Our Prediction

Expect a match dictated by nerves rather than flair. Wolves will dominate the ball out of pure necessity, while Burnley will look to absorb pressure and hit on the break through the pace of Tchaouna. However, the desperation of the home crowd should push the hosts over the line. A solitary, scrappy goal is likely to decide it, giving the home side a narrow 1-0 victory and their first three points of the year.