Match report

Wolves Secure FA Cup Win Against Bristol City with 1-0 Victory

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–1
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Feb 17, 2019

Wolves secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bristol City in their FA Cup match, with the only goal coming from I. Cavaleiro in the 28th minute. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Wolves maintained their defensive solidity to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Wolves defeated Bristol City 1-0 in the FA Cup
  • • I. Cavaleiro scored the only goal at 28 minutes
  • • Matt Doherty provided the assist for the goal
  • • Bristol City saw yellow cards for B. Wright (52') and T. Kalas (75')
  • • Wolves also had yellow cards for João Moutinho (83') and Morgan Gibbs-White (86')

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Fielding (G)
  • 4 A. Webster (D)
  • 5 B. Wright (D)
  • 22 T. Kalas (D)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (D)
  • 11 C. O'Dowda (M)
  • 19 N. Eliasson (M)
  • 45 K. Palmer (M)
  • 28 J. Morrell (M)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 9 F. Diedhiou (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Taylor
  • 21 M. Pack
  • 20 J. Paterson
  • 15 M. Watkins
  • 17 L. Kelly
  • 24 M. O’Leary
  • 6 N. Baker

Wolves

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Ruddy
  • 5 R. Bennett (D)
  • 15 W. Boly (D)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 27 R. Saïss (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 7 Ivan Cavaleiro (F)
  • 9 R. Jiménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Gibbs-White
  • 8 Rúben Neves
  • 37 Adama Traoré
  • 45 N. Ennis
  • 10 Hélder Costa
  • 29 Rúben Vinagre
  • 31 W. Norris

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    28' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Cavaleiro · Assist: Matt Doherty
  2. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Eliasson · On: Matty Taylor
  3. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morrell · On: M. Pack
  4. Bristol City
    52' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wright
  5. Bristol City
    66' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Palmer · On: J. Paterson
  6. Wolves
    70' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Cavaleiro · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
  7. Bristol City
    75' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kalas
  8. Wolves
    81' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: Rúben Neves
  9. Wolves
    83' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    João Moutinho
  10. Wolves
    86' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Gibbs-White
  11. Wolves
    90'+2 Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: Adama Traoré

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Wolves
Fouls 6 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 485 465
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 406 373
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by I. Cavaleiro in the 28th minute set the tone for the match, giving Wolves a crucial lead
  • ▸ Bristol City made three substitutions in the second half, but couldn't break through Wolves' defense
  • ▸ Wolves' defensive resilience and strategic substitutions helped them hold on to their slim lead until the final whistle