Match report

Wolves Defeat Preston 1-0 in Championship Clash

Wolves
Wolves
1–0
FT
Preston
Preston
May 7, 2017

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a crucial victory in the Championship, defeating Preston North End 1-0. D. Batth's early goal proved decisive as Wolves withstood a determined Preston comeback attempt. The win strengthens Wolves' position in the league, while Preston remains in search of their next victory.

Key Facts

  • • D. Batth scored the only goal for Wolves in the 1st minute
  • • J. Graham provided the assist for Batth's goal
  • • R. Saïss was shown a yellow card in the 63rd minute
  • • Preston had three substitutions: Huntington, Hugill, and Barkhuizen
  • • Preston had two yellow cards: Pearson and Huntington

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 H. Burgoyne (G)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 3 Sílvio (D)
  • 30 K. Hause (D)
  • 4 D. Edwards (M)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 27 R. Saïss (M)
  • 11 J. Graham (F)
  • 63 A. Weimann (M)
  • 9 N. Dicko (F)
  • 26 B. Enobakhare (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Mason
  • 22 J. Böðvarsson
  • 18 D. Iorfa
  • 5 R. Stearman
  • 8 G. Saville
  • 14 L. Evans
  • 21 A. Lonergan

Preston

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 C. Maxwell (G)
  • 17 T. Spurr (D)
  • 27 A. Baptiste (D)
  • 24 A. Boyle (D)
  • 6 T. Browning (D)
  • 14 A. McGeady (M)
  • 12 P. Gallagher (M)
  • 29 T. Barkhuizen (M)
  • 4 B. Pearson (M)
  • 21 S. May (F)
  • 25 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Huntington
  • 10 J. Beckford
  • 7 D. Horgan
  • 8 A. Browne
  • 11 D. Johnson
  • 37 C. Robinson
  • 40 M. Hudson

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    1' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Batth · Assist: J. Graham
  2. Preston
    52' Preston subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Browning · On: P. Huntington
  3. Wolves
    63' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    R. Saïss
  4. Wolves
    64' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Graham · On: J. Mason
  5. Preston
    67' Preston subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hugill · On: J. Beckford
  6. Preston
    72' Preston subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Barkhuizen · On: D. Horgan
  7. Wolves
    77' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dicko · On: J. Böðvarsson
  8. Preston
    78' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    B. Pearson
  9. Preston
    86' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    P. Huntington
  10. Wolves
    87' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Weimann · On: Dominic Iorfa

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Preston
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 71% 66%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 389 351
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 278 232
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Batth's early goal in the 1st minute gave Wolves a strong start and early lead
  • ▸ Preston struggled to create clear chances despite making multiple substitutions, maintaining the Wolves' defensive solidity