Match report

Wolves Defeat Chorley 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Chorley
Chorley
0–1
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Jan 22, 2021

Wolves edged out Chorley 1-0 in a tightly contested FA Cup match, with Vitinha scoring the solitary goal in the 12th minute. Despite Chorley's spirited effort, Wolves maintained their composure and held on for the victory. Key substitutions by Wolves late in the game helped consolidate their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Chorley 0-1 Wolves
  • • Goal: Vitinha (12')
  • • Yellow Cards: W. Tomlinson (Chorley), C. Coady (Wolves), A. Birch (Chorley), H. Cardwell (Chorley)
  • • Substitutions: João Moutinho, P. Cutrone, Adama Traoré (Wolves); L. Baines, O. Shenton, C. Hall (Chorley)

Lineups

Chorley

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Urwin (G)
  • 4 A. Halls (D)
  • 5 S. Leather (D)
  • 2 A. Birch (D)
  • 6 L. Baines (D)
  • 13 O. Shenton (D)
  • 12 W. Tomlinson (M)
  • 8 M. Calveley (M)
  • 9 H. Cardwell (F)
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 27 C. Hall (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Miller
  • 14 A. Henley
  • 3 H. Smith
  • 25 L. Birchall
  • 15 O. Putnam
  • 19 L. Roberts
  • 21 L. Dutton
  • 17 M. McKenzie
  • 16 T. Garratt

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Ruddy (G)
  • 15 W. Boly (D)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 49 M. Kilman (D)
  • 2 K. Hoever (M)
  • 3 R. Aït Nouri (M)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 20 Vitinha (F)
  • 23 P. Cutrone (F)
  • 17 Fábio Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Rúben Neves
  • 7 Pedro Neto
  • 37 Adama Traoré
  • 57 N. Lonwijk
  • 22 Nélson Semedo
  • 60 T. Corbeanu
  • 11 Rui Patrício
  • 54 O. Otasowie
  • 42 L. Richards

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    12' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    Vitinha · Assist: Max Kilman
  2. Chorley
    36' Chorley Card · Yellow Card
    W. Tomlinson

    Foul

  3. Wolves
    63' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    C. Coady

    Foul

  4. Wolves
    68' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Moutinho · On: Rúben Neves
  5. Wolves
    69' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Cutrone · On: P. Neto
  6. Wolves
    69' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitinha · On: Adama Traoré
  7. Chorley
    84' Chorley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Baines · On: S. Miller
  8. Chorley
    84' Chorley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Shenton · On: A. Henley
  9. Chorley
    86' Chorley Card · Yellow Card
    A. Birch

    Foul

  10. Chorley
    87' Chorley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Hall · On: H. Smith
  11. Chorley
    89' Chorley Card · Yellow Card
    H. Cardwell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chorley Wolves
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 62% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 215 731
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 24% 76%
Accurate Passes 133 650
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vitinha's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for Wolves, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Chorley's multiple substitutions and yellow cards in the latter stages of the game signified their struggle to level the match, allowing Wolves to secure their FA Cup progress.