Premier League Regular Season - 25
Wolves 1 - 3 FT Chelsea
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
C. Palmer 13'
C. Palmer 35'
C. Palmer (M. Cucurella) 38'
43' ↓ Hwang Hee-Chan ↑L. Krejci
45'+4 A. Armstrong
HT
46' ↓ M. Doherty ↑R. Gomes
54' T. Arokodare (A. Armstrong)
↓ C. Palmer ↑A. Garnacho 61'
M. Cucurella 73'
↓ Joao Pedro ↑L. Delap 75'
↓ M. Gusto ↑J. Acheampong 75'
80' ↓ A. Gomes ↑J. Bellegarde
↓ Andrey Santos ↑J. Hato 84'
90'+1 ↓ Joao Gomes ↑Pedro Lima
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Wolves
Goalkeepers
José Sá 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matt Doherty 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Yerson Mosquera
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Santiago Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Bueno 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
João Gomes 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Angel Gomes
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Hee-Chan Hwang 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adam Armstrong 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Mateus Mané 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Tolu Arokodare 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Sam Johnstone 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ladislav Krejčí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
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
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Gomes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jackson Tchatchoua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Rawlings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Edozie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Malo Gusto
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Wesley Fofana 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
92
Passes
5
Duels
Trevoh Chalobah
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
101
Passes
9
Duels
Marc Cucurella
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Andrey Santos
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
76
Passes
6
Duels
Moisés Caicedo
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
98
Passes
12
Duels
Pedro Neto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cole Palmer 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
Enzo Fernández
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
Forwards
João Pedro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
2
Pens Won
BENCH
Teddy Sharman-Lowe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estêvão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Delap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | Chelsea | 3 - 0 | Wolves | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 29/10/2025 | Wolves | 3 - 4 | Chelsea | League Cup | Molineux Stadium |
| 20/01/2025 | Chelsea | 3 - 1 | Wolves | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 25/08/2024 | Wolves | 2 - 6 | Chelsea | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
| 04/02/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 4 | Wolves | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 24/12/2023 | Wolves | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Molineux Stadium |
Wolves Win
Chelsea Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +17
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Palmer’s Clinical Blitz Leaves Molineux Shell-Shocked
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A ruthless first-half masterclass from Cole Palmer left Molineux shell-shocked and bottom-placed Wolves searching for answers in a grim relegation battle.
The First-Half Siege
The atmosphere at Molineux Stadium was heavy with apprehension as the league's basement dwellers hosted a high-flying visiting side. An Intensity rating of 11.7 was fueled by the visitors' relentless offensive wave, which saw Chelsea take immediate control of the territory. The breakthrough arrived in the 13th minute when the referee pointed to the spot, allowing Cole Palmer to coolly dispatch the first of his three goals. While Wolves attempted to maintain some defensive structure, the sheer volume of 26 shots across the match began to tell. The visitors dominated possession with a staggering 67%, moving the ball with a level of precision that the home side simply could not replicate in their own final third.
The Palmer Power Hour
What followed was a masterclass in opportunistic finishing that effectively ended the contest before the half-time oranges were served. A Balance score of 3.1 reflects how quickly the momentum swung entirely in favor of the London side. In the 35th minute, Cole Palmer stepped up again to convert his second penalty of the afternoon, doubling the lead and deflating the home crowd. Just three minutes later, he completed a remarkable hat-trick, latching onto a delivery from M. Cucurella to make it 3-0. This rapid-fire sequence highlighted the massive gulf in class between a team chasing European football and one mired in a relegation battle, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb.
Wolves’ Futile Fightback
To their credit, the hosts showed some signs of life after the interval, attempting to salvage pride in front of their frustrated supporters. Tolu Arokodare gave the Molineux faithful a brief moment to cheer in the 54th minute, finishing a move involving Adam Armstrong to pull one back. However, with Stakes measured at 4.0 for a team sitting 20th in the table, a single goal was never going to be enough. João Pedro and the rest of the attacking unit continued to probe, ensuring the visitors never lost their grip on the proceedings. The final whistle confirmed a 3-1 victory for the Blues, a result that cements their top-five status while leaving the hosts anchored to the bottom with only eight points from 25 matches.
Key Questions
What made Cole Palmer the Man of the Match?
Palmer was untouchable, scoring a perfect hat-trick within 38 minutes, including two composed penalties, to secure a dominant 8.9 rating.
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.
A Desperate Stand at Molineux Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Wolves are fighting for their Premier League lives in a high-pressure relegation battle against a Chelsea side looking to cement their place in the top four.
The Setup
The situation at Molineux Stadium is reaching a boiling point. On February 07, 2026, Wolves enter this fixture rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place. With only one win in 24 matches, their Stakes are clear: they must find points immediately or face the drop. Despite a slight uptick in their Form (LLDDW), the defensive record of 45 goals conceded highlights a fragility that Chelsea is well-equipped to exploit. The visitors arrive in 4th place, boasting a squad of elite Stars including C. Palmer and M. Caicedo. While the Balance heavily favors the London side, the desperation of a relegation battle often produces unpredictable energy that the Blues must withstand.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by the structural integrity of the Wolves defensive block against Chelsea’s creative engine. The home side’s midfield, led by João Gomes, faces the daunting task of tracking late runs and preventing vertical passes into the final third. If the Wolves backline can remain compact and force the visitors wide, they may frustrate a Chelsea side that occasionally struggles to break down deep-lying opponents. However, the visitors' ability to rotate positions and maintain high possession will likely stretch the hosts to their breaking point.
Our Prediction
While Wolves will show plenty of grit, the technical disparity is too large to ignore. Chelsea are expected to control the rhythm through Enzo Fernández, eventually finding the breakthrough as the home side tires. A 0-2 away win is the most likely outcome, with the Blues' quality in the final third proving decisive while J. Strand Larsen finds himself isolated up front for the struggling hosts.