Match report
Crystal Palace Defeats Wolves 3-1 in Premier League Clash
Wolves
1–3
FT
Crystal Palace
May 11, 2024
Crystal Palace emerged victorious in their clash against Wolves at Molineux Stadium, securing a 3-1 win that showcased their superior attacking prowess. Goals from Mateta and Olise within minutes put Crystal Palace firmly in control before Cunha pulled one back for the hosts midway through the second half. Despite a late red card to N. Ahamada, Crystal Palace held on to secure the points.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Wolves 1–3 Crystal Palace
- • Mateta (28') and Olise (26') scored for Crystal Palace
- • Cunha (66') netted a consolation goal for Wolves
- • N. Ahamada was sent off in the 85th minute
Lineups
Wolves
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 25 D. Bentley (G)
- 22 Nélson Semedo (D)
- 23 M. Kilman (D)
- 24 Toti Gomes (D)
- 2 M. Doherty (M)
- 8 João Gomes (M)
- 5 M. Lemina (M)
- 6 B. Traoré (M)
- 3 R. Aït-Nouri (M)
- 12 Matheus Cunha (F)
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
Substitutes
- 27 J. Bellegarde
- 21 Pablo Sarabia
- 20 T. Doyle
- 30 E. González
- 4 S. Bueno
- 62 T. Chirewa
- 63 N. Fraser
- 17 Hugo Bueno
- 40 T. King
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 30 D. Henderson (G)
- 17 N. Clyne (D)
- 16 J. Andersen (D)
- 26 C. Richards (D)
- 12 D. Muñoz (M)
- 20 A. Wharton (M)
- 19 W. Hughes (M)
- 3 T. Mitchell (M)
- 7 M. Olise (F)
- 10 E. Eze (F)
- 14 J. Mateta (F)
Substitutes
- 29 N. Ahamada
- 22 O. Édouard
- 6 M. Guéhi
- 15 J. Schlupp
- 2 J. Ward
- 49 J. Rak-Sakyi
- 9 J. Ayew
- 52 D. Ozoh
- 31 R. Matthews
Timeline
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14' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Hughes · On: N. Ahamada
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26' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise · Assist: A. Wharton
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28' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mateta
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40' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardDaniel Muñoz
Argument
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46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: J. Bellegarde
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61' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: Pablo Sarabia
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66' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalM. Cunha
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67' Wolves Var · Goal confirmedM. Cunha
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69' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Mateta · On: O. Édouard
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70' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: Tyrick Mitchell · On: M. Guéhi
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71' Wolves Card · Yellow CardPablo Sarabia
Foul
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73' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalE. Eze · Assist: M. Olise
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77' Wolves Card · Yellow CardM. Cunha
Argument
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79' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: Matt Doherty · On: T. Doyle
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82' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardN. Ahamada
Time wasting
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83' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardDean Henderson
Time wasting
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85' Wolves Var · Penalty cancelledM. Cunha
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85' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardN. Ahamada
Foul
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85' Crystal Palace Card · Red CardN. Ahamada
Foul
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88' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Olise · On: J. Schlupp
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88' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Eze · On: Joel Ward
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90' Wolves subst · Substitution 4Off: Toti Gomes · On: E. González
Match Stats
| Stat | Wolves | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 545 | 345 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 1.57 | 2.70 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 451 | 253 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Crystal Palace took control early with back-to-back goals from Olise and Mateta within two minutes, setting a dominant tone for the match.
- ▸ Wolves found their footing after Cunha's goal in the 66th minute, but were unable to capitalize further despite Crystal Palace playing a man down following Ahamada's dismissal.