Match report

Liverpool Defeats Wolves 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
2–1
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Dec 27, 2025

Liverpool managed to defeat Wolves by a score of 2-1 in their Premier League match. Despite an early lead, Liverpool had to withstand a determined comeback from Wolves. Key goals came from R. Gravenberch and F. Wirtz for Liverpool, while S. Bueno pulled one back for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
  • • Goals: R. Gravenberch (41'), F. Wirtz (42') - S. Bueno (51')
  • • Yellow Card: Andre (Wolves) for a foul at the 56th minute
  • • Substitutions: Liverpool replaced C. Bradley with F. Chiesa at 61', Wolves made multiple substitutions including H. Bueno, Hwang Hee-Chan, and Matt Doherty

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (D)
  • 5 I. Konate (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 14 F. Chiesa (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 22 H. Ekitike (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 28 F. Woodman
  • 12 C. Bradley
  • 18 C. Gakpo
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 73 R. Ngumoha
  • 92 W. Lucky

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Sa (G)
  • 15 Y. Mosquera (D)
  • 4 S. Bueno (D)
  • 37 L. Krejci (D)
  • 2 M. Doherty (M)
  • 7 Andre (M)
  • 8 Joao Gomes (M)
  • 3 H. Bueno (M)
  • 36 M. Mane (F)
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
  • 14 T. Arokodare (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Johnstone
  • 6 D. M. Wolfe
  • 9 J. S. Larsen
  • 10 J. Arias
  • 26 K. Hoever
  • 30 E. Gonzalez
  • 38 J. Tchatchoua
  • 62 L. Rawlings
  • 28 F. Lopez

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    41' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Gravenberch · Assist: Jeremie Frimpong
  2. Liverpool
    42' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: H. Ekitike
  3. Wolves
    51' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bueno
  4. Wolves
    56' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Andre

    Foul

  5. Liverpool
    61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Chiesa · On: C. Bradley
  6. Wolves
    62' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bueno · On: D. M. Wolfe
  7. Wolves
    62' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: J. S. Larsen
  8. Wolves
    62' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matt Doherty · On: J. Tchatchoua
  9. Wolves
    79' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Mosquera · On: J. Arias
  10. Liverpool
    86' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ekitike · On: C. Gakpo
  11. Liverpool
    90'+3 Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: T. Nyoni

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Wolves
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 660 327
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.54 1.07
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 581 252
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Liverpool took a quick two-goal lead in the first half through Gravenberch and Wirtz's strikes within one minute of each other.
  • ▸ S. Bueno scored for Wolves at 51', narrowing the gap and giving his team new hope, but Liverpool managed to hold on to their lead.