Season 2026-27

Wolves vs Burnley

Premier League · Round 9 · Sun 26 Oct 2025, 14:00

Wolves
23 Full time
Burnley

Burnley won 3–2 away at Wolves on 26 October 2025 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 9). Goals – Wolves: Jorgen Larsen 42' (pen), Marshall Munetsi 45+4'; Burnley: Zian Flemming 14', 30', Lyle Foster 90+5'. Highest-rated player: Zian Flemming (9.1). In 14 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Wolves have won 4, Burnley 5 and 5 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 14' Zian Flemming Burnley · assist Quilindschy Hartman 0–1
  2. 30' Zian Flemming Burnley · assist Quilindschy Hartman 0–2
  3. 42' Jorgen Larsen Wolves · Penalty 1–2
  4. 45+4' Marshall Munetsi Wolves · assist Ladislav Krejci 2–2
  5. Half time · 2–2
  6. 90+5' Lyle Foster Burnley · assist Hannibal Mejbri 2–3
  7. Full time · 2–3

Match statistics

WolvesBurnley

Top stats

57%Ball possession43%
2.28Expected goals (xG)1.43
15Total shots11
7Shots on target7
3Big chances2
4Corner kicks3

Shooting

2.30xG on target (xGOT)1.88
1Big chances missed0
10Shots inside the box6
5Shots outside the box5
6Shots off target1
2Blocked shots3
1Hit the woodwork0
1Headed goals0

Passing

493Passes391
53Long passes63
151Final third passes98
44Crosses10
1.37Expected assists (xA)1.16
35Touches in opposition box20
14Throw-ins18

Defending

14Tackles19
9Interceptions5
24Clearances42
49Duels won52
0Errors leading to shot1
1Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

12Fouls7
2Offsides2
7Free kicks12

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Wolves

Substitutes used

Unused

Emmanuel Agbadou, Fernando Lopez, Jose Sa, Toti

Burnley

Substitutes used

Unused

Armando Broja, Marcus Edwards, Lucas Pires, Loum Tchaouna, Max Weiss

Wolves vs Burnley Match Commentary

  1. 90+7' That's the end of the match.
  2. 90+5' Goal · 2–3 Goal! Hannibal Mejbri puts the ball on a plate for Lyle Foster (Burnley), who scores with a simple close-range finish. It's 2:3.
  3. 90+3' A substitution has been made. Florentino goes off and Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) comes on.
  4. 90+3' Lesley Ugochukwu goes off the pitch and Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley) comes on.
  5. 90' There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
  6. 84' Vitor Pereira has decided to make a change. David Moller Wolfe (Wolves) replaces Hugo Bueno.
  7. 84' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare (Wolves) comes onto the pitch for Marshall Munetsi.
  8. 83' Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) picks up the ball inside the penalty box and immediately fires a first-time effort that sails well over the crossbar and ends in the stands.
  9. 83' Martin Dubravka is equal to the effort from the edge of the box by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves), pushing the ball around the post to safety.
  10. 81' Wolves take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
  11. 81' Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off. It will be a corner kick for Wolves.
  12. 79' Joao Gomes (Wolves) goes for goal but he blazes his shot well over the top.
  13. 79' A poor effort from Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) is easily gathered by Martin Dubravka.
  14. 77' Scott Parker decides to make a substitution. Jaidon Anthony will be replaced by Lyle Foster (Burnley).
  15. 76' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Jackson Tchatchoua (Wolves) will replace Ki-Jana Hoever.
  16. 74' Hugo Bueno (Wolves) goes for goal, but slices it wide of the target.
  17. 72' Burnley have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
  18. 72' The attendance for today's match is 29116.
  19. 70' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
  20. 69' Here's the change. Jacob Bruun Larsen leaves the pitch and Josh Laurent (Burnley) comes on as a substitute.
  21. 68' It will be a substitution. Hee-Chan Hwang (Wolves) is ready to enter the pitch as Jhon Arias walks off.
  22. 68' Here is a change. Andre is going off and Vitor Pereira gives the last tactical orders to Joao Gomes (Wolves).
  23. 68' The linesman signals that Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
  24. 67' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Wolves.
  25. 65' Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
  26. 64' Jhon Arias (Wolves) tries to beat the goalkeeper from a set piece from some 23 metres out. He's very close, but his effort only bounces off the crossbar!
  27. 62' Florentino (Burnley) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
  28. 61' Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender.
  29. 59' Josh Cullen (Burnley) collects a rebound and produces a mid-range attempt. The ball goes to the middle of the target, but Sam Johnstone keeps it out.
  30. 59' A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Burnley comes to nothing.
  31. 56' Wolves have a corner.
  32. 55' That's an easy save for Sam Johnstone, following a first time shot towards the middle of the goal from Zian Flemming (Burnley).
  33. 54' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the middle of the target, but Sam Johnstone easily deals with the threat.
  34. 52' Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley) fails to deliver a decent free kick and the ball goes out of play.
  35. 52' Ki-Jana Hoever (Wolves) jumps into a tackle and Tony Harrington signals a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Burnley.
  36. 51' Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
  37. 50' Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
  38. 48' An attempted cross from Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) is cleared.
  39. 46' Tony Harrington blows his whistle and the second half starts.
  40. 45+6' The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
  41. 45+4' Goal · 2–2 Goal! Ladislav Krejci finds Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) and he shows great determination to get to the ball and plant a header into the back of the net. 2:2.
  42. 45' 5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
  43. 43' The game is interrupted as Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) is flagged offside.
  44. 42' Goal · 1–2 Goal! Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Martin Dubravka to commit before slotting the penalty into the bottom right corner.
  45. 41' Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
  46. 40' Tony Harrington blows his whistle after Josh Cullen (Burnley) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. That's a penalty to Wolves! They have a good chance to score now.
  47. 38' The corner is swung in but Wolves can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
  48. 36' Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) tries his luck with a shot, but his effort goes wide of the target.
  49. 35' Yellow card Tony Harrington shows a yellow card to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves), who isn't surprised as the tackle was really hard and late.
  50. 34' Marshall Munetsi (Wolves) leaps highest and connects well with a cross, but his header towards the middle of the goal is well saved by Martin Dubravka.
  51. 33' Ladislav Krejci (Wolves) strikes a volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his effort.
  52. 32' The goal stands! That took a long time for referee Tony Harrington to decide. The relieved Burnley players can finally celebrate.
  53. 31' The Burnley players halt their celebrations as referee Tony Harrington makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was a foul in the build-up play.
  54. 30' Goal · 0–2 Goal! Quilindschy Hartman passes the ball to the feet of Zian Flemming (Burnley), who has an empty net in front of him and has no problems in tapping the ball in. 0:2.
  55. 25' Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.
  56. 21' Ki-Jana Hoever (Wolves) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
  57. 18' The linesman raises his flag for offside before Zian Flemming (Burnley) heads on.
  58. 14' Goal · 0–1 It's in the back of the net! Zian Flemming (Burnley) fires a brilliant volley into the bottom left corner from the edge of the box, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. Quilindschy Hartman provided the assist. What a finish! 0:1.
  59. 7' Jhon Arias (Wolves) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike from the six-yard box wasn't accurate enough and the ball went a few inches wide of the right post.
  60. 6' Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves) aims for the middle of the goal, but that's an easy job for the goalkeeper. It will take more than that to test him!
  61. 5' Sam Johnstone makes a decent save to thwart the attempt by Josh Cullen (Burnley).
  62. 4' The attempt by Zian Flemming (Burnley) isn't very precise and Sam Johnstone stops it with ease.
  63. 3' Burnley can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
  64. 1' The first half of this match is about to start.
  65. Burnley will kick the game off.
  66. Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Tony Harrington.
  67. Before the start of the game, you can see the starting lineups for today's clash.

Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
4Wolves wins5Draws5Burnley wins

14 meetings · goals Wolves 13–17 Burnley

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
19 Burnley 38 4 10 24 −37 22
20 Wolves 38 3 11 24 −41 20

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers