Match report

Wolves Stun Manchester United 2-1 in FA Cup

Wolves
Wolves
2–1
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Mar 16, 2019

Wolves stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup, securing their place in the competition. Raul Jiménez and Diogo Jota scored for Wolves, while Marcus Rashford's late goal was not enough for Manchester United to salvage the game. Despite numerous yellow cards, Wolves managed to hold off the Premier League giants.

Key Facts

  • • Wolves defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup
  • • R. Jiménez scored in the 70th minute
  • • Diogo Jota scored in the 76th minute, assisted by Rúben Neves
  • • Marcus Rashford scored a consolation goal in the 95th minute
  • • Wolves had three yellow cards: W. Boly (41'), Rúben Neves (43'), and C. Coady (86')
  • • Manchester United had five yellow cards: N. Matic (45'), M. Rashford (52'), Ander Herrera (62'), V. Lindelof (84'), and D. Dalot (90')

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Ruddy
  • 15 W. Boly (D)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (M)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 27 R. Saïss (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 8 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 18 Diogo Jota (F)
  • 9 R. Jiménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 Adama Traoré
  • 10 Hélder Costa
  • 5 R. Bennett
  • 7 Ivan Cavaleiro
  • 17 M. Gibbs-White
  • 29 Rúben Vinagre
  • 31 W. Norris

Manchester United

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Romero (G)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
  • 31 N. Matić (M)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 14 J. Lingard (M)
  • 11 A. Martial (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Andreas Pereira
  • 8 Mata
  • 39 S. McTominay
  • 1 David de Gea
  • 4 P. Jones
  • 16 M. Rojo
  • 17 Fred

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    41' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    W. Boly
  2. Wolves
    43' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Neves
  3. Manchester United
    45' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    N. Matic
  4. Manchester United
    52' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rashford
  5. Manchester United
    62' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Ander Herrera
  6. Wolves
    70' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez
  7. Manchester United
    71' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ander Herrera · On: Andreas Pereira
  8. Wolves
    76' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    Diogo Jota · Assist: Rúben Neves
  9. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    V. Lindelof
  10. Wolves
    86' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    C. Coady
  11. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Matic · On: Mata
  12. Manchester United
    86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lingard · On: S. McTominay
  13. Wolves
    87' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Jota · On: Adama Traoré
  14. Wolves
    90'+5 Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: Hélder Costa
  15. Manchester United
    90'+5 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford · Assist: L. Shaw
  16. Manchester United
    90' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dalot

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Manchester United
Fouls 12 5
Pass Accuracy 81% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 376 616
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 303 545
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 10 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Raul Jiménez's goal in the 70th minute put Wolves ahead and boosted their confidence
  • ▸ Diogo Jota's second goal in the 76th minute solidified Wolves' lead, despite Manchester United's efforts to equalize
  • ▸ Marcus Rashford's late goal in the 95th minute offered a glimmer of hope for Manchester United, but it was not enough to turn the tide