Observe stay protection as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Southampton at this time within the Premier League. One other top-flight season can be coated in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool can be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will count on enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every may have hope they will make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the newest stay motion from the Premier League beneath:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2 – 0 Southampton FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
17:06
An enormous second in Wolves’ marketing campaign as they lastly safe a league win this season. To prime it off, additionally they report a much-needed clear sheet, their first in 23 Premier League video games. The hosts capitalised on an early likelihood with Sarabia giving them the lead as early because the second minute. Southampton dominated the ball in each halves, extra within the first, however hardly made Wolves keeper Sa work laborious after that they had an early aim of their very own controversially disallowed by VAR. Wolves continued to sit down again and play on the counter within the second half, and it labored wonders as Cunha smashed residence a beautiful long-range effort to double the hosts’ lead. Wolves dominated the xG numbers with 1.30 to Southampton’s 0.60. Regardless of having solely 29% possession all through the sport, that they had 18 touches within the opposition field to the Saints’ 19.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
17:00
FULL-TIME: WOLVES 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:58
Substitution Rayan Aït-Nouri Matthew James Doherty
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:57
Virtually a 3rd for Wolves! Ait-Nouri costs down the left, comes inside, and fires one throughout the field. Bellegarde slides and tries to get one thing on it however the ball nearly evades him.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:54
Extra modifications from Wolves. Cunha, who was sensible at this time and was actually the distinction maker on this recreation, makes means for Gomes. In the meantime, six minutes have been added right here to see by means of the sport.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:51
Southampton are simply hanging on right here and do not look wherever shut to creating one thing occur on this recreation as we edge nearer to the ultimate whistle. They’ve had virtually 72% possession within the second half, however Wolves have executed their plans to perfection.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:52
Yellow Card Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:50
Onuachu costs into Dawson across the touchline and is pulled again for a foul. He’s fortunate to flee a reserving although. Totti then makes a improbable deal with to cease Diaz in his tracks after the Saints participant was trying to make a productive run down the fitting.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:49
An excellent likelihood however Bellegarde fluffs it with a poor contact contained in the field. Southampton lose the ball cheaply once more and Ait-Nouri runs with it down the left earlier than chipping it into the field for Bellegarde, whose contact lets him down and he loses the ball. The Saints clear their traces.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:44
Bellegarde goes into the ebook now for a poor deal with on Fernandes. He steps on his foot there with a really late deal with.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:43
Diaz tries to seek out Sugawara with a again heel down the fitting flank, however his move is misplaced and goes out for a Wolves throw. Southampton look very annoyed for the time being with solely 10 extra minutes of regulation time remaining on this recreation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:40
Ramsdale is properly off his line and Bellegarde makes an attempt a shot from the midway line. That was positively not very far-off from the goal, however misses, and Ramsdale will breathe barely simpler now. May have been one of many targets of the season!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:40
Yellow Card Kyle Leonardus Walker-Peters
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:40
Southampton earn one other nook as Dawson challenges Diaz down the fitting. Dawson is within the thick of the motion as soon as once more as he defends Dibling’s inswinging corner-kick and places it behind for one more nook. Wolves comfortably cope with the second nook and launch a counter.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:40
Archer can be introduced on by the Saints, changing Onuachu.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:40
Diaz comes on for Aribo in one more Southampton substitution.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:39
That was Strand Larsen’s final involvement within the recreation as he’s changed by Guedes.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:37
Nook for Southampton because the incoming free-kick takes a final spark off Strand Larsen and goes behind. The nook is definitely cleared away and Wolves survive. There was a short VAR test for a hand ball by Strand Larsen, however there was not a lot in it.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:34
Wolves are making ready to make one other substitution. Southampton regain possession and attempt to break a really deep-sitting Wolves set-up. The Saints earn one other free-kick as Dibling goes down once more down the fitting flank.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:33
Sa remains to be receiving therapy on his left shoulder. In the meantime, the Southampton gamers are getting directions from their supervisor with time operating out. A few minutes later, Sa is up and he’ll proceed.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:29
Dibling earns a free-kick centrally after being fouled by Ait-Nouri. Sa does properly to advance and punch the incoming free-kick away however he’s down injured after clashing with a few gamers.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:28
Southampton’s tempo from the primary half is nowhere to be seen. Dibling and Aribo mix and virtually create one other Saints likelihood, however Wolves do properly to clear their traces and launch a counter-attack of their very own. Cunha carries it for nearly 40 yards and tries to seek out Gomes, whose try is blocked.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:25
Dibling cuts inside on his left foot from the fitting nook of the field and makes an attempt a shot from simply contained in the field. However his shot is kind of excessive and properly astray, a lot to the house crowd’s pleasure.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:25
Sugawara additionally comes on, changing Stephens, with the Saints recognising one thing wants to vary instantly if they’re to get one thing out of this recreation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:25
Extra modifications from Southampton as Ugochukwu replaces playmaker Lallana.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:24
Wolves are urgent excessive and in search of one other aim right here. A lot better depth from the hosts they usually can sense one other golden alternative right here to place this recreation to mattress.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:23
Southampton are rattled now and are making a number of fumbles in defence. Fortunately for them, Wolves are unable to capitalise after incomes again possession. Wolves have come out swinging within the second half, in contrast to the best way they performed for essentially the most a part of the primary half.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:21
Cunha has scored his fifth aim of the Premier League this season, greater than another Wolves participant. In the meantime, Southampton earn a free-kick down the fitting flank and the supply is under no circumstances threatening.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:16
Yellow Card Aaron Christopher Ramsdale
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:14
Aim Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:14
Ait-Nouri will get the ball and skips into area contained in the field. He launches a shot off his left foot, however it’s blocked. Quickly after, Gomes receives the ball on the sting of the field and his low effort in the direction of the underside nook is collected simply by a diving Ramsdale.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:13
Southampton begin the second half in charge of the ball but once more. The proceed to change play shortly and with ease and Wolves are scrambling right here. Armstrong lastly releases a shot and crosses the ball into the field from the left, nevertheless it falls straight into Sa’s fingers.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:08
We’re again underway at Molineux as hosts Wolves get issues going within the second half. Each groups are making half-time substitutions right here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:07
Substitution Pablo Sarabia García Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
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16:07
Substitution Ryan Phelim Manning Tyler-Jay Robert Dibling
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:04
Wolves lead the anticipated targets (xG) charts with 1.00 to Southampton’s 0.44 up to now on this recreation. The Saints had 71% possession within the first half and as many as 31 remaining third entries to solely 9 from Wolves. The hosts sat very deep within the first half, trying to produce one thing on the counter. Let’s have a look at in the event that they sustain with that tactic, particularly if Southampton come all weapons blazing within the second half. It certain does seem to be there are extra targets on this one. Keep tuned for the second half.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
16:00
Wolves will really feel very lucky going into half-time with the lead. To their credit score, they began on the entrance foot within the very early minutes of the sport, and pounced on a chance within the second minute of the primary half, courtesy of some sensible play by Cunha down the left and a relaxed end by Sarabia. Southampton dominated the ball for essentially the most a part of the opening 45 minutes, however wasted a number of probabilities, failing to register a single shot on the right track regardless of six makes an attempt. Nonetheless, they’re in all probability feeling undone by a controversial disallowed aim by VAR after Manning smashed the ball into the highest nook early within the half. Cunha has been essentially the most spectacular participant on the pitch up to now and he may do extra harm to the Saints if they don’t give you a plan to cease him.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:55
HALF-TIME: WOLVES 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:55
Sarabia attracts a foul from Aribo after some extra dominance on the ball by the Saints and it appears like Wolves will go into half-time with the lead.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:51
Cunha with one other speedy run down the left flank, however his tried move into the centre of the field is blocked after which collected by Ramsdale. Cunha has been spectacular and Southampton might want to work out a plan to maintain him at bay going ahead.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:50
Six minutes of stoppage time will see of the primary half. In the meantime, Lallana is down for a bit after taking place in midfield. Nonetheless, Southampton do have a free-kick from a good place, about 30 yards out. Fernandes’ left-footed try in the direction of the top-left nook of the aim could be very weak and properly huge of the goal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:48
Strand-Larsen performs a move into no man’s land down the fitting simply exterior the field. He thought Lemina was making a run alongside him, however Lemina stopped for some purpose. Southampton earn again the ball as soon as once more owing to a weak ball from a Wolves participant.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:48
Southampton haven’t had a shot on the right track up to now on this recreation regardless of getting away 5 photographs on aim to Wolves’ three. In the meantime, Wolves launch an assault down the fitting and a beautiful move from Sarabia finds Cunha, who’s unable to get a shot away centrally contained in the field. Robust defending from Southampton as a few defenders crowded Cunha.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:43
Fernandes’ try from the sting of the field is blocked by Dawson for one more Southampton nook. The incoming corner-kick from the left is an efficient one and Harwood-Bellis, who was free and unmarked, makes contact with a header, however his try is a poor one and properly astray. One other good alternative for the Saints goes begging.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:42
Wolves’ counter-attack down the fitting is handled properly by the Saints, earlier than the guests launch an assault of their very own. Southampton have had 72% possession up to now and have to be annoyed that the scoreline nonetheless reads 1-0 in Wolves’ favour.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:39
Cunha is pulled again for a foul on Walker-Peters after Gomes once more misplaced possession cheaply in the midst of the pitch. The free-kick into the field is cleared away comfortably by the Wolves defenders however Southampton regroup to earn a nook as a Lallana ball into the field finds a Southampton head earlier than being deflected behind for a nook. Wolves clear the nook with out a lot fuss.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:35
There’s a temporary pause in play right here as Sa is being handled by the medics, attributable to what looks as if a hamstring damage. The excellent news for Wolves is that he has determined to proceed after a short therapy. The very last thing they’d need is one other damage.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:34
The referee warns Sarabia as he seemingly steps on Manning’s hand because the Southampton participant was choosing the ball up for a throw-in down the touchline. Sarabia is sad with that and claims he didn’t make any contact with Manning. Boos from the Wolves trustworthy.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:33
Southampton are taking part in some good attacking soccer right here, switching play shortly and making an attempt to work one thing in assault. Nonetheless, they have not been capable of finding that particular second within the remaining third since that disallowed aim. Regardless of Wolves’ 1-0 lead, the hosts look a bit rattled right here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:32
Semedo commits to a problem on Manning off a poor move from Gomes. Because of this, he runs into Manning and is pulled again for the foul. Manning is in a little bit of ache earlier than carrying on, whereas Semedo is warned by the referee. Southampton regain possession and play it on the again for some time, a lot to the house crowd’s displeasure.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:32
It appeared like Ait-Nouri would run with it and create one other Wolves transfer down the left. He had the area. However for some purpose, he passes it behind and that potential transfer quantities to nothing.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:25
Harwood-Bellis is the primary participant to be booked for a foul on Cunha because the Wolves participant went on one other speedy run down the left after a superb first contact to take the ball previous Harwood-Bellis.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:24
Strand Larsen and Manning each go down after a conflict within the center a part of the pitch and the Wolves striker stays down for a minute or so earlier than getting up and carrying on.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:23
Southampton have had as a lot as 68% possession up to now on this match, however have positively not had any luck on their facet. They proceed to dominate the possession however Wolves earn the ball again with a few weak passes in midfield from the Saints.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:22
Southampton have scored simply seven targets within the Premier League this season, fewer than another facet. Certainly, the Saints have scored extra targets of their three EFL Cup matches this time period (9) than they’ve of their 10 league video games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:22
That second can be debated for a very long time it appears because it was controversial. In the meantime, Wolves make one other transfer down the left and Cunha fires one in, however Southampton do properly to clear their traces after blocking two back-to-back photographs from Cunha and Lemina, respectively.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:17
GOAL DISALLOWED! Southampton have a aim dominated out by VAR and Wolves survive! Wow, a lot drama!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:13
Wolves have conceded a league-high 27 Premier League targets this season. Southampton may thus not panic a lot simply but. Let’s have a look at if the house workforce can flip issues round at this time.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:13
Aim Ryan Phelim Manning
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:12
It is a nook for Southampton and Lallana chips one to the again put up, however it’s cleared away for one more nook. Armstrong will get the ball on the sting of the field off the second nook, and is effort from there’s a good one however simply huge of the goal. An excellent response from the guests.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:09
Wolves’ win chance has jumped to a convincing 68.6% after that aim, as per Opta’s Reside Win Likelihood mannequin. The followers inside Molineux are completely buzzing for the time being. They’re in management after that aim, however Sarabia is off the pitch quickly attributable to some kind of damage.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:04
Help Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:03
Aim Pablo Sarabia García
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:02
KICK-OFF! We’re underway on this conflict at Molineux as guests Southampton get the ball rolling. The final time these two sides confronted one another was in February 2023 with Wolves securing a 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium. Gomes, who scored in opposition to Crystal Palace final weekend, additionally scored the winner in that recreation. Can he do it once more in at this time’s conflict?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15:00
The groups are making their means out to the pitch, the managers and gamers are prepared, and so are the followers who’ve turned up in enormous numbers! Wolves have gained their final 5 video games in opposition to Southampton, all within the Premier League, together with two at this very venue. Extra of the identical at this time or can the Saints flip the tables? Let’s discover out.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:54
Southampton are unchanged for this recreation after securing their first league win of the season, beating Everton final weekend. Lallana is match to start out and retains the central midfield spot, whereas Armstrong, who scored the winner in opposition to Everton, begins up entrance alongside Archer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:54
Wolves have made simply the solitary change to their beginning XI for this recreation, following on from their 2-2 draw in opposition to Crystal Palace. Lemina is again within the XI in central midfield as Doyle drops to the bench.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:49
SUBS: Alex McCarthy, Joe Aribo, James Bree, Yukinari Sugawara, Ben Brereton, Lesley Ugochukwu, Sam Amo-Ameyaw, Paul Onuachu, Tyler Dibling.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:49
SOUTHAMPTON (3-5-2): Aaron Ramsdale; Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis; Ryan Manning, Kyle Walker-Peters, Mateus Fernandes, Adam Lallana, Flynn Downes; Adam Armstrong, Cameron Archer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:49
SUBS: Matt Doherty, Andre, Rodrigo Gomes, Tommy Doyle, Carlos Forbs, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Goncalo Guedes, Sam Johnstone, Alfie Pond.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:44
WOLVES (4-3-2-1): Jose Sa; Toti Gomes, Craig Dawson, Santiago Bueno, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Nelson Semedo; Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia; Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:38
Whereas Wolves couldn’t maintain onto a lead final weekend to stay winless within the league this season, Southampton registered their first win in a season that has seen them lose eight video games already, clinging onto Adam Armstrong’s 85-minute aim in opposition to Everton at St. Mary’s. Victory didn’t come with out some very nervous moments proper on the finish as Everton striker Beto scored the equaliser, just for VAR to disallow the aim for offside. Southampton now have a golden alternative to climb additional up the desk with a win in opposition to a workforce struggling simply as a lot as they’re, if no more. The Saints have just one win in 22 top-flight matches and Russell Martin’s facet have additionally misplaced eight video games in a row on the highway. Actually, they’re one in all solely two groups that haven’t earned a single level away from residence up to now this season. Adam Lallana was withdrawn at half-time in opposition to Everton attributable to a groin damage and Southampton have been sweating over his availability within the build-up to at this time’s recreation, whereas Ryan Fraser can be out.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:38
Time is operating out for Gary O’Neil in a bid to maintain his job at Wolves as his workforce remains to be winless, 10 video games into the Premier League season. There in all probability gained’t be a greater alternative to interrupt the shackles than at this time’s recreation, with Wolves internet hosting Southampton, one other workforce determined for factors and solely some extent above bottom-placed Wolves within the league desk. O’Neil’s males got here near victory of their earlier recreation, racing to a 2-1 lead after conceding first in opposition to Crystal Palace, earlier than Marc Guehi’s 77th-minute equaliser led to Wolves’ third attract 10 video games. Wolves enter this recreation on the again of consecutive 2-2 attracts (Brighton and Crystal Palace) after dropping six straight video games earlier than that throughout competitions. A listing of a number of long-term damage absentees does them no favours and Hwang Hee-chan (ankle damage) can be a uncertain presence within the workforce earlier than the worldwide break. Jose Sa is anticipated to retain his place in aim, not less than for now.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
14:33
Howdy and welcome to our stay protection of the Premier League conflict between Wolves and Southampton at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
13:00
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