Match report

Wolves Defeat West Brom 2-0 in FA Cup Clash

West Brom
West Brom
0–2
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Jan 28, 2024

Wolves emerged victorious over West Brom in the FA Cup with a dominant performance that resulted in a 2-0 win. The match saw Wolves capitalize on their opportunities through goals by Neto and M. Cunha, while West Brom struggled to create meaningful chances against the resolute Wolves defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: West Brom 0-2 Wolves (FA Cup match)
  • • Goal Scorers: P. Neto (38'), M. Cunha (78')
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Wallace, K. Bartley (West Brom)
  • • Substitutions for West Brom included N. Chalobah and T. Fellows

Lineups

West Brom

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Griffiths (G)
  • 2 D. Furlong (D)
  • 5 K. Bartley (D)
  • 4 C. Kipré (D)
  • 3 C. Townsend (D)
  • 35 O. Yokuşlu (M)
  • 7 J. Wallace (M)
  • 14 N. Chalobah (M)
  • 27 A. Mowatt (M)
  • 19 J. Swift (M)
  • 21 B. Thomas-Asante (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Fellows
  • 36 C. Taylor
  • 15 E. Pieters
  • 26 Pipa
  • 43 R. Hall
  • 47 F. Heard
  • 24 A. Palmer
  • 37 H. Whitwell
  • 32 J. Malcolm

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 José Sá (G)
  • 23 M. Kilman (D)
  • 15 C. Dawson (D)
  • 24 Toti Gomes (D)
  • 22 Nélson Semedo (M)
  • 5 M. Lemina (M)
  • 20 T. Doyle (M)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 7 Pedro Neto (F)
  • 12 Matheus Cunha (F)
  • 27 J. Bellegarde (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Aït-Nouri
  • 62 T. Chirewa
  • 63 N. Fraser
  • 17 Hugo Bueno
  • 32 J. Hodge
  • 40 T. King
  • 4 S. Bueno
  • 25 D. Bentley
  • 42 H. Griffiths

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    38' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: Matt Doherty
  2. West Brom
    54' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wallace

    Foul

  3. West Brom
    67' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Chalobah · On: T. Fellows
  4. Wolves
    70' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bellegarde · On: R. Ait Nouri
  5. West Brom
    72' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    K. Bartley

    Foul

  6. Wolves
    78' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Neto · On: T. Chirewa
  7. West Brom
    78' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kipre · On: E. Pieters
  8. West Brom
    78' West Brom subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Townsend · On: Pipa
  9. Wolves
    78' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: Max Kilman

Match Stats

Stat West Brom Wolves
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 464 448
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 393 378
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wolves took the lead in the 38th minute when P. Neto scored from an assist by Matt Doherty, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ M. Cunha's goal in the 78th minute sealed Wolves' victory and eliminated any doubt about the outcome of the match.