Match report

Wolves 6–1 Shrewsbury: FA Cup Thriller

Wolves
Wolves
6–1
FT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Jan 10, 2026

Wolves stunned Shrewsbury with a dominant performance, clinching a 6-1 victory in the FA Cup. J. S. Larsen scored three goals for Wolves, contributing significantly to their win. Despite Shrewsbury's early penalty goal by J. Marquis, Wolves maintained control and secured an impressive triumph.

Key Facts

  • • J. S. Larsen (Wolves) scored 3 goals at minutes 9, 41, and 58.
  • • Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolves) provided an assist for J. Arias' early goal.
  • • Shrewsbury's only goal was a penalty by J. Marquis in the 26th minute.
  • • Wolves made several substitutions including R. Gomes, T. Arokodare, and F. Lopez.
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Shrewsbury players J. Ruffels (14') and Tom Anderson (69').

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Johnstone (G)
  • 2 M. Doherty (D)
  • 4 S. Bueno (D)
  • 37 L. Krejci (D)
  • 38 J. Tchatchoua (M)
  • 10 J. Arias (M)
  • 7 Andre (M)
  • 8 Joao Gomes (M)
  • 6 D. M. Wolfe (M)
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
  • 9 J. S. Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Bentley
  • 3 H. Bueno
  • 14 T. Arokodare
  • 15 Y. Mosquera
  • 17 Pedro Lima
  • 21 R. Gomes
  • 23 T. Chirewa
  • 28 F. Lopez
  • 36 M. Mane

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Harrison (G)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 5 W. Boyle (D)
  • 20 I. Kabia (M)
  • 14 T. Perry (M)
  • 25 J. Ruffels (M)
  • 6 S. Clucas (M)
  • 7 T. McDermott (F)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)
  • 19 I. Morgan (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 W. Brook
  • 3 M. Benning
  • 9 G. Lloyd
  • 15 C. Aneke
  • 21 T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi
  • 24 C. Stewart
  • 38 I. England
  • 42 J. Loughran
  • 43 W. Gray

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    9' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    J. S. Larsen · Assist: Hwang Hee-Chan
  2. Wolves
    11' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Arias · Assist: J. S. Larsen
  3. Shrewsbury
    14' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ruffels

    Foul

  4. Shrewsbury
    26' Shrewsbury Goal · Penalty
    J. Marquis
  5. Wolves
    41' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    J. S. Larsen
  6. Wolves
    58' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    J. S. Larsen · Assist: J. Arias
  7. Wolves
    60' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Tchatchoua · On: R. Gomes
  8. Wolves
    61' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Gomes · On: M. Mane
  9. Shrewsbury
    69' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Anderson

    Foul

  10. Wolves
    74' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. S. Larsen · On: T. Arokodare
  11. Wolves
    74' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: F. Lopez
  12. Shrewsbury
    75' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Morgan · On: T. Samuel-Ogunsuyi
  13. Shrewsbury
    75' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ruffels · On: J. Loughran
  14. Wolves
    84' Wolves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Arias · On: Pedro Lima
  15. Wolves
    86' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Gomes · Assist: T. Arokodare
  16. Wolves
    90'+1 Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Andre

    Foul

  17. Wolves
    90' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Arokodare · Assist: D. M. Wolfe

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Shrewsbury
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 91% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 5
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 694 332
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 2
xG 4.52 0.94
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 634 264
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 11 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wolves took a quick 2-0 lead in the first 11 minutes, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Despite Shrewsbury's penalty goal at minute 26, Wolves responded with three more goals by halftime, including two from J. S. Larsen.