Kick-Off: 22:00
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Attendance: 31,413
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Liverpool FC edged out Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Molineux Stadium on a dramatic Saturday night in the Premier League. The result catapulted Liverpool to the top of the table, overtaking Manchester City after their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. Goals from Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah secured the victory for the Reds, while Rayan Aït-Nouri’s strike was not enough to salvage a point for Wolves, who remain winless this season.
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Head-to-Head
- Total Matches Played: 21
- Wolves Wins: 2
- Liverpool Wins: 17
- Draws: 2
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Lineups
Here are the Wolves vs Liverpool FC lineups today (Sep 28, 2024)
Wolves (4-1-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone
- Defenders: Nélson Semedo, Santiago Bueno (77’ Tommy Doyle), Toti Gomes, Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Midfielders: Mario Lemina (C), André, João Gomes, Matheus Cunha, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (52’ Carlos Forbs)
- Forward: Jørgen Strand Larsen (68’ Hwang Hee-Chan)
- Substitutes: José Sá, Matt Doherty, Alfie Pond, Pablo Sarabia, Rodrigo Gomes, Gonçalo Guedes
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
- Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk (C), Andy Robertson (89’ Joe Gomez)
- Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai (73’ Curtis Jones), Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz (73’ Cody Gakpo)
- Forward: Diogo Jota
- Substitutes: Caoimhín Kelleher, Kostas Tsimikas, Wataru Endo, Federico Chiesa, Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Match Timeline
Wolves vs Liverpool FC First Half
Liverpool struggled to break down a resolute Wolves side in the early exchanges. Wolves created the first real opportunity in the 5th minute through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, whose shot was saved by Alisson.
As the half wore on, Liverpool began to gain control, and just before the half-time whistle, they broke the deadlock. In the 45+2 minute, Diogo Jota whipped in a corner, and Ibrahima Konaté rose highest to head past Sam Johnstone. Wolves were left ruing the lapse in concentration as they went into the break 0-1 down.
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Half-Time Score
Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
- 45+2′ Goal: Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)
- Assist: Diogo Jota
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Second Half
Wolves came out fighting in the second half, and their efforts paid off in the 56th minute when Rayan Aït-Nouri slotted home after a defensive mix-up involving Konaté and Alisson. However, Liverpool responded almost immediately.
In the 61st minute, Diogo Jota was pulled down by Nélson Semedo inside the box, and Mohamed Salah confidently converted the resulting penalty. Liverpool then dominated possession as Wolves failed to find another equalizer. Curtis Jones and Salah came close to extending Liverpool’s lead, but Johnstone was alert to deny them.
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Full-Time Score
Wolves 1-2 Liverpool
- 56′ Goal: Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolves)
- 61′ Goal: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Penalty
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Stats
| Wolves vs Liverpool FC Stats | Wolves | Liverpool |
| Possession (%) | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Touches | 593 | 688 |
| Passes | 426 | 534 |
| Tackles | 14 | 10 |
| Clearances | 23 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 10 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls Conceded | 16 | 8 |
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Timeline
- 45+2′ – Goal! Wolves 0-1 Liverpool: Konaté heads in Jota’s corner to give Liverpool the lead.
- 56′ – Goal! Wolves 1-1 Liverpool: Aït-Nouri capitalizes on a mistake from Konaté and Alisson to equalize.
- 61′ – Penalty Goal! Wolves 1-2 Liverpool: Salah sends Johnstone the wrong way to restore Liverpool’s lead after Semedo’s foul on Jota.
- Full-Time – Liverpool holds on to secure a crucial 2-1 victory and claim top spot in the Premier League.
Key Events
- Wolves vs Liverpool FC Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah – His decisive penalty and overall impact ensured Liverpool’s victory.
- Wolves vs Liverpool FC Fan Vote: Mohamed Salah
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Commentary
Full-time: Liverpool edge out Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in a thrilling encounter.
90+7′ The referee blows the final whistle.
90+6′ Cunha fouls Konaté, who wins a free-kick for Liverpool.
90+4′ Gakpo is caught offside.
90′ Six minutes of added time will be played.
90′ Gakpo is offside again.
89′ Semedo fouls Gakpo, who earns a free-kick on the left wing.
89′ Robertson is replaced by Gomez.
88′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Robertson’s injury.
87′ Forbs is shown a yellow card for a foul on Robertson.
87′ Robertson wins a free-kick in the defensive half.
84′ Jones wins a free-kick for Liverpool.
84′ Gomes fouls Jones.
83′ Konaté misses a header from close range.
83′ Liverpool win a corner.
82′ Another corner for Liverpool.
78′ Liverpool win a corner.
78′ Jones’ shot is saved.
77′ Bueno is replaced by Doyle.
76′ Semedo’s shot is blocked.
76′ Wolverhampton Wanderers win a corner.
75′ Gomes handles the ball.
74′ Aït-Nouri wins a free-kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
74′ Salah fouls Aït-Nouri.
73′ Szoboszlai is replaced by Jones.
73′ Díaz is replaced by Gakpo.
72′ Jota wins a free-kick.
72′ Bueno fouls Jota.
72′ Wolverhampton Wanderers win a corner.
72′ Forbs’ shot is blocked.
71′ Liverpool win a corner.
68′ Strand Larsen is replaced by Hwang Hee-Chan.
68′ Cunha misses a shot from outside the box.
66′ Szoboszlai fouls Semedo.
66′ Semedo wins a free-kick.
65′ Salah’s shot is saved.
64′ Lemina is offside.
63′ Konaté is shown a yellow card for a foul on Cunha.
63′ Cunha wins a free-kick.
61′ Salah scores a penalty to give Liverpool a 2-1 lead.
59′ Liverpool win a penalty after Jota is fouled by Semedo.
59′ Strand Larsen fouls Gravenberch.
59′ Gravenberch wins a free-kick.
56′ Aït-Nouri scores to pull Wolverhampton Wanderers back into the game.
53′ Bellegarde is replaced by Forbs.
52′ Gomes fouls Gravenberch.
52′ Gravenberch wins a free-kick.
50′ Salah misses a shot.
49′ Lemina fouls Szoboszlai.
49′ Szoboszlai wins a free-kick.
46′ Díaz fouls Semedo.
46′ Semedo wins a free-kick.
45′ Second half begins.
45+5′ First half ends. Liverpool lead 1-0.
45+3′ Lemina misses a shot from distance.
45+2′ Konaté scores from a corner to give Liverpool the lead.
45+1′ Liverpool win a corner.
45′ Four minutes of added time will be played.
45′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Lemina’s injury.
43′ Díaz wins a free-kick.
43′ Lemina fouls Díaz.
42′ Play resumes after a brief stoppage for Strand Larsen’s injury.
40′ Alexander-Arnold misses a shot from outside the box.
40′ Liverpool win a corner.
40′ Szoboszlai’s shot is saved.
36′ Play resumes.
36′ Jota is shown a yellow card for a foul on Lemina.
35′ Play is stopped due to Lemina’s injury.
35′ Jota fouls Lemina.
35′ Lemina wins a free-kick.
32′ Alexander-Arnold’s shot is saved.
30′ André is shown a yellow card for a foul on Mac Allister.
30′ Mac Allister wins a free-kick.
28′ Liverpool win a corner.
26′ Liverpool win a corner.
26′ Díaz’s shot is blocked.
25′ Szoboszlai wins a free-kick.
25′ Gomes fouls Szoboszlai.
22′ Semedo fouls Gravenberch.
22′ Gravenberch wins a free-kick.
22′ Cunha’s shot is saved.
17′ Liverpool win a corner.
16′ Liverpool win a corner.
15′ Strand Larsen misses a header.
9′ Jota fouls André.
9′ André wins a free-kick.
8′ Gomes fouls Salah.
8′ Salah wins a free-kick.
7′ Mac Allister fouls Aït-Nouri.
7′ Aït-Nouri wins a free-kick.
6′ Alexander-Arnold is shown a yellow card.
6′ Bellegarde wins a free-kick.
6′ Alexander-Arnold fouls Bellegarde.
6′ Gravenberch wins a free-kick.
6′ Strand Larsen fouls Gravenberch.
5′ Bellegarde’s shot is saved.
0′ Kick-off!
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Wolves vs Liverpool FC Impact on Points Table
With this win, Liverpool moves to the top of the Premier League with 16 points, leapfrogging Manchester City and Arsenal. Wolves, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the table with just 1 point from six games.
Player Achievements
- Ibrahima Konaté: Scored his first goal of the season.
- Mohamed Salah: Continued his impressive form with his 8th goal contribution of the season.
Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves showcased their ability to grind out results in difficult situations. Despite Wolves’ resilient display, costly defensive lapses and Salah’s clinical penalty ensured Liverpool secured all three points. With this victory, the Reds are now firmly positioned as title contenders, while Wolves will need to improve to avoid a relegation battle.
FAQs
Q: How did Wolves score their goal in the Wolves vs Liverpool FC match?
A: Wolves scored in the 56th minute through Rayan Aït-Nouri, who capitalized on a defensive error by Konaté and Alisson.
Q: Who assisted Ibrahima Konaté’s goal in the Wolves vs Liverpool FC match?
A: Diogo Jota provided the assist for Konaté’s goal with a well-delivered corner.
Q: Why was a penalty awarded to Liverpool in the Wolves vs Liverpool FC match?
A: Liverpool were awarded a penalty in the 61st minute when Diogo Jota was fouled by Nélson Semedo inside the box.
Q: Who was the Man of the Match in the Wolves vs Liverpool FC?
A: Mohamed Salah was named Man of the Match for his crucial penalty goal and overall influence in the game.
Q: What is the impact of the Wolves vs Liverpool FC match result on the league table?
A: Liverpool’s win moved them to the top of the Premier League with 16 points, while Wolves remain bottom with 1 point from six matches.
