Match report

Wolves Defeats Southampton 2-0 in League Cup Clash

Southampton
Southampton
0–2
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Aug 23, 2017

Wolves stunned Southampton with a 2-0 victory in their League Cup clash, securing a well-deserved win. The match was marked by numerous substitutions and tactical adjustments, but it was Donovan Wilson and D. Batth's goals that sealed the deal for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Southampton 0–2 Wolves
  • • Goals: D. Batth (67'), Donovan Wilson (87')
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Austin (26') [Southampton], B. Marshall (45'), M. Žyro (75') [Wolves]
  • • Substitutions: Southampton: N. Redmond (73'), Shane Long (76'), M. Gabbiadini (76'), Wolves: C. Ronan (46'), N. Dicko (74'), Donovan Wilson (86')

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 44 F. Forster (G)
  • 3 M. Yoshida (D)
  • 26 J. Pied (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 35 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 38 S. McQueen (M)
  • 11 D. Tadić (F)
  • 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 16 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 19 S. Boufal (M)
  • 10 C. Austin (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Redmond
  • 7 S. Long
  • 20 M. Gabbiadini
  • 21 R. Bertrand
  • 13 A. McCarthy
  • 2 Cédric Soares
  • 8 S. Davis

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 W. Norris (G)
  • 5 R. Bennett (D)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 32 S. Deslandes (D)
  • 29 Rúben Vinagre (M)
  • 4 D. Edwards (M)
  • 12 B. Marshall (M)
  • 11 J. Graham (F)
  • 19 J. Price (M)
  • 9 N. Dicko (F)
  • 7 Ivan Cavaleiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Ronan
  • 14 M. Żyro
  • 35 D. Wilson
  • 13 H. Burgoyne
  • 36 C. Johnson
  • 34 Pedro Gonçalves
  • 37 D. Armstrong

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    26' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Austin
  2. Wolves
    45' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    B. Marshall
  3. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Marshall · On: C. Ronan
  4. Wolves
    67' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Batth · Assist: I. Cavaleiro
  5. Southampton
    73' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bednarek · On: N. Redmond
  6. Wolves
    74' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dicko · On: M. Żyro
  7. Wolves
    75' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    M. Żyro
  8. Southampton
    76' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Austin · On: Shane Long
  9. Southampton
    76' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Boufal · On: M. Gabbiadini
  10. Wolves
    86' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Cavaleiro · On: Donovan Wilson
  11. Wolves
    87' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    Donovan Wilson · Assist: M. Żyro

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Wolves
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 571 422
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 476 335
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Wolves' favor with D. Batth's goal in the 67th minute, breaking the deadlock and boosting their morale.
  • ▸ Donovan Wilson's goal in the 87th minute sealed the victory for Wolves, making it difficult for Southampton to mount a comeback despite multiple substitutions.