Match report
Wolves 1–1 Reading: A League Cup Draw at Molineux
Wolves
1–1
PEN
Reading
Sep 25, 2019
Wolves and Reading played out a 1-1 draw in their League Cup encounter at Molineux Stadium. Bruno Jordão put Wolves ahead in the 27th minute with an assist from Patrick Cutrone, but Reading's Boye leveled the score late in the game. Wolves secured a replay with Reading in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Wolves 1–1 Reading
- • Bruno Jordão scored for Wolves in the 27th minute
- • Boye equalized for Reading in the 90th minute
- • Patrick Neto received two yellow cards for Wolves
- • John Swift assisted Boye's goal
- • The match ended in a draw, leading to a replay
Lineups
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 21 J. Ruddy (G)
- 5 R. Bennett (D)
- 2 M. Doherty (M)
- 4 Vallejo (D)
- 29 Rúben Vinagre (M)
- 49 M. Kilman (D)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 6 Bruno Jordão (M)
- 17 M. Gibbs-White (F)
- 10 P. Cutrone (F)
- 7 Pedro Neto (F)
Substitutes
- 26 T. Perry
- 57 M. Shabani
- 68 L. Cundle
- 28 João Moutinho
- 23 D. Sanderson
- 11 Rui Patrício
- 16 C. Coady
Reading
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 20 João Virginia (G)
- 5 M. Miazga (D)
- 24 T. Blackett (D)
- 16 T. Mcintyre (D)
- 22 T. Howe (D)
- 27 O. Richards (D)
- 26 C. Adam (M)
- 19 Y. Meïté (M)
- 8 A. Rinomhota (M)
- 18 L. Boyé (M)
- 39 J. Barrett (F)
Substitutes
- 10 J. Swift
- 14 O. Ejaria
- 47 G. Puşcaş
- 9 S. Baldock
- 21 M. Olise
- 34 G. Osho
- 1 S. Walker
Timeline
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20' Wolves Card · Yellow CardP. Neto
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27' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalBruno Jordão · Assist: P. Cutrone
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42' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: Bruno Jordão · On: T. Perry
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56' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Adam · On: John Swift
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56' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: T. McIntyre · On: O. Ejaria
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63' Reading Card · Yellow CardJohn Swift
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66' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Howe · On: G. Puşcaş
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74' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: Morgan Gibbs-White · On: M. Shabani
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83' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Neto · On: L. Cundle
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90'+9 Reading Goal · Normal GoalL. Boye · Assist: John Swift
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90' Wolves Card · Yellow CardT. Perry
Match Stats
| Stat | Wolves | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 548 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 8 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | 405 | 475 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bruno Jordão's goal in the 27th minute put Wolves in the lead, but the momentum shifted significantly as Reading pressed for an equalizer
- ▸ Reading's Boye scored a crucial equalizer in the 90th minute, securing the draw and setting up a replay in the League Cup