Match report
Manchester United Holds Off Wolves for 1-1 Draw in Premier League
Manchester United
1–1
FT
Wolves
Dec 30, 2025
Manchester United secured a hard-fought point against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) in their latest Premier League encounter. Despite going ahead through J. Zirkzee's goal, Manchester United couldn't maintain the lead as Wolves equalized shortly before halftime via Ladislav Krejčí. The match saw multiple substitutions and two yellow cards but no additional goals.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United scored first through J. Zirkzee in the 27th minute.
- • Wolves equalized with a goal from Ladislav Krejčí at the 45th minute.
- • J. Tchatchoua of Wolves received a yellow card for argument in the 63rd minute.
- • Substitutions were key, including J. Fletcher coming on for Zirkzee and multiple changes later in the game.
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 S. Lammens (G)
- 2 D. Dalot (D)
- 26 A. Heaven (D)
- 6 L. Martinez (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 25 M. Ugarte (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 11 J. Zirkzee (M)
- 10 M. Cunha (M)
- 13 P. Dorgu (M)
- 30 B. Sesko (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Bayindir
- 12 T. Malacia
- 15 L. Yoro
- 32 C. Obi
- 33 T. Fredricson
- 38 J. Fletcher
- 39 T. Fletcher
- 61 S. Lacey
- 70 B. Mantato
Wolves
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Sa (G)
- 15 Y. Mosquera (D)
- 2 M. Doherty (D)
- 37 L. Krejci (D)
- 38 J. Tchatchoua (M)
- 10 J. Arias (M)
- 8 Joao Gomes (M)
- 36 M. Mane (M)
- 3 H. Bueno (M)
- 14 T. Arokodare (F)
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
Substitutes
- 31 S. Johnstone
- 6 D. M. Wolfe
- 9 J. S. Larsen
- 26 K. Hoever
- 28 F. Lopez
- 30 E. Gonzalez
- 57 T. Ojinnaka
- 59 S. Olagunju
- 60 E. Sutherland
Timeline
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27' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Zirkzee
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45' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalLadislav Krejčí
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46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Zirkzee · On: J. Fletcher
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63' Wolves Card · Yellow CardJ. Tchatchoua
Argument
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65' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Arokodare · On: J. S. Larsen
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75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Heaven · On: L. Yoro
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75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ugarte · On: B. Mantato
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88' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: F. Lopez
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90'+5 Wolves Card · Yellow CardJ. S. Larsen
Foul
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90'+5 Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Arias · On: D. M. Wolfe
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 506 | 397 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 0.84 | 1.16 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 450 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Zirkzee's goal in the 27th minute gave Manchester United an early lead but Wolves responded strongly.
- ▸ Ladislav Krejčí's equalizing goal at halftime was crucial for Wolves, leveling the match just before the break.