Match report
Wolves Defeats Everton 2-0 in League Cup Thriller
Wolves
2–0
FT
Everton
Sep 23, 2025
Wolves claimed a well-deserved win against Everton in their League Cup clash. The hosts were clinical with their chances, scoring through Munetsi early on and Arokodare late to secure the victory. Despite Everton's efforts, they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities and saw the match end without finding the back of the net.
Key Facts
- • Munetsi scored for Wolves in the 29th minute.
- • Everton’s T. Barry received a yellow card in the 32nd minute following an argument with the referee.
- • Arokodare netted the second goal for Wolves in the 88th minute, securing their victory.
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game.
Lineups
Wolves
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 S. Johnstone (G)
- 2 M. Doherty (D)
- 4 S. Bueno (D)
- 37 L. Krejci (D)
- 3 H. Bueno (D)
- 5 M. Munetsi (M)
- 27 J. Bellegarde (M)
- 7 Andre (M)
- 10 J. Arias (F)
- 9 J. S. Larsen (F)
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
Substitutes
- 25 D. Bentley
- 6 D. M. Wolfe
- 8 Joao Gomes
- 12 E. Agbadou
- 14 T. Arokodare
- 21 R. Gomes
- 24 Toti
- 26 K. Hoever
- 28 F. Lopez
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 M. Travers (G)
- 15 J. O'Brien (D)
- 6 J. Tarkowski (D)
- 5 M. Keane (D)
- 23 S. Coleman (D)
- 37 J. Garner (M)
- 42 T. Iroegbunam (M)
- 20 T. Dibling (M)
- 24 C. Alcaraz (M)
- 7 D. McNeil (M)
- 11 T. Barry (F)
Substitutes
- 31 T. King
- 2 N. Patterson
- 9 Beto
- 10 I. Ndiaye
- 16 V. Mykolenko
- 18 J. Grealish
- 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall
- 27 I. Gueye
- 39 A. Aznou
Timeline
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29' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalM. Munetsi -
32' Everton Card · Yellow CardT. BarryArgument
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46' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Barry · On: Beto -
46' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: Carlos Alcaraz · On: K. Dewsbury-Hall -
58' Everton subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Dibling · On: I. Ndiaye -
59' Everton subst · Substitution 4Off: D. McNeil · On: J. Grealish -
68' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: J. S. Larsen · On: T. Arokodare -
68' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: R. Gomes -
71' Wolves Card · Yellow CardS. BuenoFoul
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78' Everton subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Coleman · On: V. Mykolenko -
81' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Munetsi · On: João Gomes -
81' Wolves subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Arias · On: Toti Gomes -
87' Wolves subst · Substitution 5Off: Andre · On: E. Agbadou -
88' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalT. Arokodare · Assist: João Gomes -
90'+1 Everton Card · Yellow CardJ. GarnerFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Wolves | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 445 | 401 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 371 | 333 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Munetsi gave Wolves a crucial lead and confidence boost, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Arokodare's late second goal in the 88th minute effectively ended Everton’s hopes of mounting a comeback.