Match finished
15/03/2025 18:00
1 : 2
  • News
    Southampton
    • Jan Bednarek was forced off in the first half against Liverpool and may not start here, with Armel Bella-Kotchap potentially partnering Taylor Harwood-Bellis at the heart of the defence.
    • James Bree, Ryan Fraser, Ross Stewart and Juan Larios are all missing for the south coast side.
    • Ivan Juric may continue with a 4-2-3-1 setup for Saturday's welcome of Wolves.
    Wolverhampton Wanderers
    • Matheus Cunha is suspended until after the international break, so Vitor Pereira will hope to have Marshall Munetsi available for selection at Southampton on Saturday.
    • Emmanuel Agbadou returned to the side for the 1-1 draw with Everton last weekend and is expected to keep his place at the heart of the defence.
    • Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwome and Sasa Kalajdzic are all injured for the away side.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+7'
    Robert Jones is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
    90+6'
    Wolves take a short corner kick.
    90+6'
    The ball is cleared after Goncalo Guedes (Wolves) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Wolves force a corner. They send men into the box.
    90+4'
    Goncalo Guedes (Wolves) tries to find Thomas Doyle, but he puts too much power on the through ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
    90+4'
    Pablo Sarabia (Wolves) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Robert Jones signals.
    90+3'
    Joao Gomes (Wolves) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.
    90+2'
    Here is a change. Joe Aribo is going off and Ivan Juric gives the last tactical orders to Jack Stephens (Southampton).
    90+2'
    Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Jose Sa comes off the line to clear the ball away.
    90
    The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
    90'
    Vitor Pereira has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Thomas Doyle (Wolves) replacing Jorgen Strand Larsen.
    90'
    Substitution. Nelson Semedo did his best and is replaced by Nasser Djiga (Wolves).
    89'
    Tyler Dibling (Southampton) sends a long ball in, but Jose Sa comfortably gathers the ball.
    88'
    The Southampton players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    87'
    Flynn Downes (Southampton) changes the direction of the ball using his hand, but he is angry when the referee gives a foul against him.
    85'
    Paul Onuachu (Southampton) has a shot blocked from inside the box.
    83'
    Kamaldeen Sulemana comes off the pitch to be replaced by Albert Gronbaek (Southampton).
    83'
    Substitution. Lesley Ugochukwu walks off the pitch and Flynn Downes (Southampton) comes on as a substitute.
    83'
    Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) is penalised for holding. Robert Jones signals a set piece.
    82'
    The referee blows his whistle after Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.
    81'
    Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    80'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) trots off the pitch and is replaced by Santiago Bueno.
    80'
    Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
    79'
    Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) is flagged for offside.
    77'
    A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) but poses no threat.
    75'
    Paul Onuachu (Southampton) is the lucky recipient of a rebound. He takes advantage of it and powers the ball into the bottom left corner of the target, leaving the goalkeeper completely helpless.
    75'
    Pablo Sarabia (Wolves) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
    75'
    Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
    74'
    We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 8:5.
    71'
    Golden opportunity! Joao Gomes (Wolves) lost his marker inside the box, only to shoot just wide of the left post after receiving a good pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
    69'
    That's the end of the game for Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton), who is replaced by Cameron Archer.
    69'
    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Pablo Sarabia is coming onto the pitch as Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) cannot continue after picking up an injury.
    69'
    Substitution. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves) makes way for Goncalo Guedes.
    69'
    Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) is penalised for a foul. Robert Jones had a clear view and blows his whistle.
    68'
    Tyler Dibling (Southampton) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.
    67'
    Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball.
    66'
    Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
    65'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players.
    63'
    A dangerous towering header by Tyler Dibling (Southampton) from around the penalty spot goes just over the bar. This corner kick didn't change the score. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Wolves.
    63'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) steps up to send the ball in.
    63'
    Tyler Dibling (Southampton) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Southampton.
    63'
    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
    61'
    Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
    61'
    Southampton failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    61'
    Paul Onuachu (Southampton) rises highest from the corner and heads at goal, but his effort towards the top left corner is saved by Jose Sa. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Southampton.
    60'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) prepares to take a corner kick.
    60'
    Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the roof of the net. Jose Sa is alert, though, and leaps like a salmon to deny him. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Southampton.
    59'
    Robert Jones blows his whistle after Ryan Manning (Southampton) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
    57'
    Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
    55'
    The game is interrupted now, Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
    55'
    Paul Onuachu (Southampton) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
    54'
    Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass.
    53'
    Wolves enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
    52'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Jose Sa intercepts the ball.
    50'
    Nelson Semedo (Wolves) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
    47'
    Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) takes a great first touch to control a killer pass on the edge of the box and drills a shot into the bottom left corner in trademark fashion.
    46'
    The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Ivan Juric gives a chance to Paul Onuachu (Southampton) and Mateus Fernandes is off.
    46'
    The second half has just started.
    45+2'
    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
    45+1'
    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
    45
    There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.
    44'
    Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) releases a decent shot towards the middle of the goal from the edge of the box, but it's comfortably gathered by Aaron Ramsdale.
    43'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.
    43'
    Poor challenge! Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) is penalised for tripping and Robert Jones blows his whistle. Southampton have a free kick.
    40'
    Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
    39'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) takes the corner kick, but Jose Sa reads it well and stops the effort.
    39'
    A decent cross into the box is met first time by Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton), but his powerful goalbound effort is superbly blocked by a defender. Southampton get a corner.
    39'
    An attempted cross from Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) is cleared.
    37'
    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
    36'
    The Wolves players are exchanging some short passes.
    35'
    Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) latched on to a cross inside the six-yard box and headed at goal. If it wasn't for one of the defenders making a save on the goal line, he would have been celebrating a goal now.
    34'
    A cross from Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The ball has crossed the sideline. Southampton are taking a throw-in.
    33'
    A clumsy foul by Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) and Robert Jones blows his whistle.
    32'
    Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) attempts to create a scoring opportunity with a wonderful long ball, but his pass is blocked.
    32'
    Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.
    30'
    A raking crossfield pass from Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) lacks accuracy and the opposition gain possession.
    29'
    Wolves seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
    27'
    Jose Sa is alert and has a clear sight of a long through ball from Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton). Easy save!
    27'
    Nelson Semedo (Wolves) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Robert Jones stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
    26'
    Nelson Semedo (Wolves) sends a long ball in, but Aaron Ramsdale comfortably gathers the ball.
    26'
    Neat passing move from Wolves in order to create new attacking opportunities.
    24'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) sends a long ball in, but Jose Sa comfortably gathers the ball.
    23'
    Robert Jones blows his whistle and signals a foul after Andre (Wolves) brought his opponent down.
    19'
    Goal! Jean-Ricner Bellegarde clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves), who jumps highest and steers a bullet header from the centre of the box into the left side of the goal. Aaron Ramsdale had no chance of stopping that. 0:1.
    19'
    The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton).
    18'
    Jose Sa doesn't have to worry about this one. Lesley Ugochukwu plays a pass into the feet of Joe Aribo (Southampton), who is unable to find the target as his effort from inside the box goes high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Wolves.
    16'
    Robert Jones interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Andre (Wolves).
    16'
    Great teamplay by Southampton as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
    14'
    Joe Aribo (Southampton) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
    13'
    The Wolves players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
    11'
    Toti (Wolves) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Southampton will have a goal kick.
    10'
    Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) sends a cross into the box, but Jose Sa comes off his line to gather the ball.
    9'
    Ryan Manning (Southampton) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
    9'
    Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Southampton.
    7'
    Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
    7'
    A pass lands at the feet of Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) in the middle of the box, he looks up and shoots but the effort is superbly blocked by a defender.
    5'
    Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) plays a through ball but overhits it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Wolves.
    4'
    Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
    3'
    A pass into the penalty area from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves) is intercepted by the defence.
    1'
    Rayan Ait Nouri (Wolves) brings down his opponent with a very late tackle.
    1'
    The match has just started.
    The players are out at last! Wolves will take the kick-off.
    Today's referee will be Robert Jones.
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