Match report

Chelsea Defeats Wolves 2-0 in FA Cup Clash

Wolves
Wolves
0–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Feb 18, 2017

Chelsea displayed clinical finishing to defeat Wolves 2-0 in an FA Cup third-round clash. Goals from Pedro and Diego Costa secured the victory for the Blues, who continue their push in the competition. Despite Wolves' early efforts and multiple yellow cards, Chelsea capitalized on their opportunities to advance.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea defeated Wolves 2-0
  • • Pedro scored the opening goal in the 65th minute
  • • Diego Costa added the second goal in the 89th minute
  • • Wolves received three yellow cards: G. Saville, A. Weimann, and D. Batth
  • • Chelsea made three substitutions: Azpilicueta for Pedro, Kanté for Willian, and Loftus-Cheek for Hazard

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ikeme (G)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 30 K. Hause (D)
  • 4 D. Edwards (M)
  • 17 Hélder Costa (F)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 19 J. Price (M)
  • 8 G. Saville (M)
  • 63 A. Weimann (M)
  • 22 J. Böðvarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 D. Wilson
  • 27 R. Saïss
  • 43 C. Ronan
  • 5 R. Stearman
  • 14 L. Evans
  • 26 B. Enobakhare
  • 31 H. Burgoyne

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Begović
  • 26 J. Terry (D)
  • 29 N. Chalobah (M)
  • 5 K. Zouma (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 4 Fàbregas (M)
  • 22 Willian (F)
  • 15 V. Moses (M)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)
  • 19 Diego Costa (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 14 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 16 Kenedy
  • 23 M. Batshuayi
  • 24 G. Cahill
  • 37 Eduardo

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    21' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    G. Saville
  2. Wolves
    33' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Weimann
  3. Chelsea
    49' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro
  4. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro · Assist: Willian
  5. Wolves
    70' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    D. Batth
  6. Chelsea
    73' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro · On: C. Azpilicueta
  7. Wolves
    76' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Weimann · On: Donovan Wilson
  8. Chelsea
    80' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian · On: N'Golo Kanté
  9. Wolves
    84' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Saville · On: R. Saïss
  10. Wolves
    84' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Böðvarsson · On: C. Ronan
  11. Chelsea
    86' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hazard · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  12. Chelsea
    89' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Costa

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Chelsea
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 65% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 302 609
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 195 482
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pedro's goal in the 65th minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum in Chelsea's favor
  • ▸ Diego Costa's late goal in the 89th minute sealed the win, ensuring Chelsea's dominance over the final stretch of the game