Match report

Wolves Hold Brentford to a 1-1 Draw in Premier League Clash

Wolves
Wolves
1–1
FT
Brentford
Brentford
May 25, 2025

Wolves secured a hard-fought point against Brentford on Saturday evening, as the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Despite falling behind early through B. Mbeumo's strike for Brentford in the 20th minute, Wolves rallied with an equalizer from M. Munetsi just before halftime. Both sides exchanged chances but could not find another breakthrough, leading to a tense and evenly matched encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Brentford took the lead through B. Mbeumo (20') assisted by C. Norgaard
  • • Wolves equalized with M. Munetsi's goal in the 75th minute, assisted by J. S. Larsen
  • • João Gomes and Semedo received yellow cards for Wolves
  • • Y. Wissa was shown a yellow card for Brentford

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 José Sá (G)
  • 2 M. Doherty (D)
  • 12 E. Agbadou (D)
  • 24 Toti Gomes (D)
  • 22 Nélson Semedo (M)
  • 7 André (M)
  • 8 João Gomes (M)
  • 3 R. Aït-Nouri (M)
  • 5 M. Munetsi (F)
  • 10 Matheus Cunha (F)
  • 29 Gonçalo Guedes (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Strand Larsen
  • 19 Rodrigo Gomes
  • 4 S. Bueno
  • 27 J. Bellegarde
  • 40 T. King
  • 37 Pedro Lima
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
  • 59 M. Mané
  • 21 Pablo Sarabia

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Flekken (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter (D)
  • 6 C. Nørgaard (M)
  • 18 Y. Yarmoliuk (M)
  • 19 B. Mbeumo (M)
  • 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 7 K. Schade (M)
  • 11 Y. Wissa (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Jensen
  • 9 Thiago
  • 20 K. Ajer
  • 26 Y. Konak
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 39 Gustavo Nunes
  • 12 H. Valdimarsson
  • 3 R. Henry
  • 5 E. Pinnock

Timeline

  1. Brentford
    20' Brentford Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mbeumo · Assist: C. Norgaard
  2. Wolves
    35' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    João Gomes

    Foul

  3. Brentford
    60' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Wissa

    Foul

  4. Wolves
    65' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Guedes · On: J. S. Larsen
  5. Wolves
    65' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ait Nouri · On: R. Gomes
  6. Wolves
    72' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    N. Semedo

    Foul

  7. Wolves
    75' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Munetsi · Assist: J. S. Larsen
  8. Brentford
    80' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: M. Jensen
  9. Brentford
    80' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Schade · On: I. Thiago
  10. Brentford
    86' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kayode · On: K. Ajer
  11. Wolves
    87' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: J. Bellegarde
  12. Wolves
    90'+1 Wolves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: José Sá · On: T. King

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Brentford
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 414 454
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.04 1.43
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 339 383
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wolves' introduction of Guedes and R. Ait Nouri at the 65th minute sparked their offense, leading to Munetsi's equalizer shortly after.
  • ▸ The match remained balanced until the end, with both teams making multiple substitutions in an attempt to break the deadlock.