Match report

Wolves Defeat Leeds 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Wolves
Wolves
1–0
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Nov 9, 2022

Wolves held off Leeds to secure a narrow 1-0 win in the League Cup, thanks to Boubacar Traoré’s late goal. Despite numerous substitutions from both sides, Wolves managed to maintain their composure and edge out the opponents with a crucial strike.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Wolves 1–0 Leeds United
  • • Goal by Boubacar Traoré in the 85th minute
  • • Daniel Podence provided the assist for the winning goal
  • • Wolves made multiple substitutions, including Adama Traoré and Ruben Neves

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Šarkić (G)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 4 N. Collins (D)
  • 23 M. Kilman (D)
  • 3 R. Aït Nouri (D)
  • 25 C. Ronan (M)
  • 8 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 59 J. Hodge (M)
  • 37 Adama Traoré (F)
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
  • 17 Gonçalo Guedes (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Daniel Podence
  • 77 C. Campbell
  • 28 João Moutinho
  • 6 B. Traoré
  • 81 D. Lembikisa
  • 14 Y. Mosquera
  • 64 Hugo Bueno
  • 24 Toti
  • 1 José Sá

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Joel Robles (G)
  • 2 L. Ayling (D)
  • 14 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 33 L. Hjelde (D)
  • 3 Junior Firpo (D)
  • 43 M. Klich (M)
  • 18 D. Gyabi (M)
  • 11 J. Harrison (M)
  • 16 S. Perkins (M)
  • 49 Mateo Joseph
  • 30 J. Gelhardt (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 S. Greenwood
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 27 A. Miller
  • 52 K. Moore
  • 38 A. McCalmont
  • 56 J. Debayo
  • 51 C. Allen
  • 57 J. Snowdon

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    54' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gelhardt · On: S. Greenwood
  2. Wolves
    65' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ronan · On: Daniel Podence
  3. Wolves
    66' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Guedes · On: C. Campbell
  4. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Perkins · On: W. Gnonto
  5. Wolves
    72' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rúben Neves · On: João Moutinho
  6. Wolves
    72' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: Boubacar Traoré
  7. Wolves
    82' Wolves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jonny Otto · On: D. Lembikisa
  8. Wolves
    85' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    Boubacar Traoré · Assist: Daniel Podence

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Leeds
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 357 390
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 269 309
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Boubacar Traoré's 85th-minute goal was a significant turning point, giving Wolves the lead and sealing their victory in the League Cup match against Leeds United.
  • ▸ Wolves' effective use of substitutions helped to maintain momentum, particularly with the introduction of Adama Traoré and Ruben Neves.