Match report
Wolves Hold Off Arsenal 2-2 in Premier League Clash
Wolves
2–2
FT
Arsenal
Feb 18, 2026
Wolves managed to hold off a strong Arsenal side, securing a 2-2 draw at Molineux in their Premier League match. Bukayo Saka and Pablo Hincapie gave Arsenal the lead with goals early on, but Wolves fought back through Hernani Bueno and Tobi Edozie.
Key Facts
- • Bukayo Saka scored for Arsenal in the 5th minute.
- • Pablo Hincapie added a second goal for Arsenal at 56 minutes.
- • Hernani Bueno reduced the deficit for Wolves with a goal in the 61st minute.
- • Tobi Edozie equalized for Wolves in injury time (90+4).
- • Sofiane Boufdil and Gabriel Jesus received yellow cards.
Lineups
Wolves
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 José Sá (G)
- 15 Yerson Mosquera (D)
- 4 Santiago Bueno (D)
- 37 Ladislav Krejčí (D)
- 38 Jackson Tchatchoua (M)
- 47 Angel Gomes (M)
- 7 André (M)
- 3 Hugo Bueno (M)
- 27 Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (F)
- 36 Mateus Mané (F)
- 9 Adam Armstrong (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Tolu Arokodare
- 21 Rodrigo Gomes
- 74 Tom Edozie
- 31 Sam Johnstone
- 2 Matt Doherty
- 6 David Möller Wolfe
- 17 Pedro Lima
- 8 João Gomes
- 62 Luke Rawlings
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 12 Jurriën Timber (D)
- 2 William Saliba (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 5 Piero Hincapié (D)
- 36 Martín Zubimendi (M)
- 41 Declan Rice (M)
- 20 Noni Madueke (M)
- 7 Bukayo Saka (M)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
- 14 Viktor Gyökeres (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 10 Eberechi Eze
- 19 Leandro Trossard
- 33 Riccardo Calafiori
- 13 Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 3 Cristhian Mosquera
- 4 Ben White
- 49 Myles Lewis-Skelly
- 16 Christian Nørgaard
Timeline
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5' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalB. Saka · Assist: Declan Rice
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22' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Gomes · On: T. Arokodare
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45'+4 Wolves Card · Yellow CardS. Bueno
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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56' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalP. Hincapie · Assist: Gabriel Magalhães
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61' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalH. Bueno · Assist: S. Bueno
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65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Gyökeres · On: Gabriel Jesus
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65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Noni Madueke · On: E. Eze
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70' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Tchatchoua · On: R. Gomes
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71' Wolves Card · Yellow CardJ. Bellegarde
Tripping
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73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Saka · On: L. Trossard
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84' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Bellegarde · On: T. Edozie
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90'+3 Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Trossard · On: R. Calafiori
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90'+4 Wolves Goal · Normal GoalT. Edozie
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90'+9 Arsenal Card · Yellow CardGabriel Jesus
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Wolves | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 10 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 353 | 479 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | 0.30 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 264 | 394 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal took the lead early through Bukayo Saka, but Hernani Bueno's goal in the 61st minute sparked a Wolves comeback.
- ▸ Pablo Hincapie's goal seemed to secure Arsenal's win until Tobi Edozie equalized for Wolves deep into injury time.