Wolves
Liverpool*How did the teams perform?
Wolves
Liverpool
Match Stats
Lineup
Wolves
90+1'
17' Holding
90+5' Tripping
88' Replaced by H. Bueno
75' Replaced by Toti
61' Replaced by A. Gomes
90+1'
75' Replaced by T. Arokodare
Liverpool
51'
53'
71' Delay of game
74'
74'
51'
53'
81' Replaced by V. van Dijk
69' Replaced by M. Salah
82' Replaced by A. Mac Allister
69' Replaced by R. Ngumoha
86' Replaced by C. Gakpo
No standings data available for this league
Liverpool asserted their dominance at Molineux, securing a commanding 3-1 victory over Wolves to advance in the FA Cup, fueled by a swift second-half double.
The highly anticipated FA Cup clash on March 6, 2026, saw Wolves host Liverpool at Molineux. Both teams were eager for a deep cup run. Liverpool arrived as favorites, while Wolves aimed to leverage their home advantage to cause an upset.
The first half presented a tense, scoreless affair. Liverpool controlled possession, dictating the tempo with 67% of the ball. They pressed forward, registering 19 total shots by the final whistle.
However, Wolves’ defense stood firm, ably led by their goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Johnstone produced several vital saves, thwarting Liverpool’s early attempts to break the deadlock. Wolves looked to counter, but could not register any shots on target in the opening 45 minutes.
A yellow card for Wolves’ S. Bueno in the 17th minute was the only notable event of a cagey first period. The home side remained disciplined despite Liverpool’s territorial advantage. This defensive effort kept the tie finely balanced at the interval.
At halftime, the expectation was that Liverpool would need to find a way to convert their significant possession and attacking intent into goals. Wolves, meanwhile, sought to continue frustrating their opponents and exploit any counter-attacking opportunities.
The second half began with immediate intensity, and Liverpool wasted no time in seizing control. In the 51st minute, Andrew Robertson broke the deadlock. He guided the ball home after a precise assist from Curtis Jones, giving the Reds a crucial lead.
Just two minutes later, Liverpool doubled their advantage. Mohamed Salah slotted past Johnstone in the 53rd minute, with Robertson turning provider this time. This quickfire double stunned Molineux and firmly shifted momentum.
Liverpool continued to press, solidifying their lead in the 74th minute. Curtis Jones, having already assisted, found the net himself. Ryan Gravenberch delivered the assist, sealing a comfortable three-goal cushion for the visitors.
Wolves fought for a consolation goal in the dying moments. In the 90+1 minute, substitute Hwang Hee-Chan pulled one back for the hosts. His goal, assisted by Johnstone, offered a glimmer of pride for the Molineux faithful.
Liverpool’s statistics underscored their dominance throughout. They commanded 67% possession, registering 19 shots, with 9 on target. Wolves managed just 4 shots in total, 3 hitting the target. Sam Johnstone made an impressive 6 saves for the hosts, while Liverpool’s goalkeeper made two.
This comprehensive 3-1 victory sees Liverpool advance confidently to the next round of the FA Cup. For Wolves, their cup journey concludes, allowing them to focus on their league campaign. Liverpool remains on course for potential silverware.
