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Crystal Palace vs Wolves

Selhurst Park, London6 October 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

Crystal Palace
Wolves
Kick Off
James McArthur30′
Half Time
56′
M. Doherty

assist: R. Jiménez

J. McArthurM. Meyer
63′
J. AyewC. Kouyaté
72′
75′
R. JiménezIvan Cavaleiro
78′Conor Coady
J. SchluppA. Sørloth
82′
84′
Hélder CostaR. Saïss
87′
Diogo JotaAdama Traoré
Cheikhou Kouyaté88′
Patrick van Aanholt90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal5
11Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots0
5Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls13
6Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
67%Ball Possession33%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
641Total passes314
530Passes accurate213
83%Passes %68%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crystal Palace is —, compared to 6.55 for Wolves. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crystal Palace's highest-rated starter is —, while Wolves's best-rated player is M. Doherty (6.55).

Defensive Solidity

Crystal Palace deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Wolves's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Crystal Palace field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Wolves's 4 rated 6.55. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Crystal Palace start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Wolves averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Crystal Palace and 80% for Wolves. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Crystal Palace's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Wolves. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crystal Palace's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Wolves average 33.0 (youngest: M. Doherty (33), oldest: M. Doherty (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crystal Palace's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 11 for Wolves. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crystal Palace4-4-23-4-3Wolves
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins3Aanholt15Schlupp29Wan-Bis.18McArthur10Townsend4Milivoj.14Ayew11Zaha11Patrício5Bennett15Boly2Doherty16Coady19Castro28Moutinho8Neves18Jota10Costa9Jiménez

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

Crystal PalacePosition StrengthWolves
Avg Rating
6.55
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.55
0G 0A0G 0A
Crystal Palace4-4-2
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
29DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
15MidfielderJ. Schlupp
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
10MidfielderA. Townsend
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
14ForwardJ. Ayew
11ForwardW. Zaha
Wolves3-4-3
11GoalkeeperRui Patrício
5DefenderR. Bennett
15DefenderW. Boly
16DefenderC. Coady
2MidfielderM. Doherty6.5
19MidfielderJonny Castro
28MidfielderJoão Moutinho
8MidfielderRúben Neves
18ForwardDiogo Jota
10ForwardHélder Costa
9ForwardR. Jiménez

Match Summary

Wolves defeated Crystal Palace 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by M. Doherty 56′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 67% possession while Wolves held 33%. Crystal Palace had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Wolves. Crystal Palace made 3 substitutions, Wolves made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Crystal Palace vs Wolves Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Crystal Palace
13
wins
Drawn
2
Wolves
4
wins
Total goals
52 · 2.7/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
8/19 · 42%

Recent Form

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Wolves

LDLLLD

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Wolves

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or Wolves and -3.5 goals

27%Form73%
33%Attack67%
25%Defence75%
100%Head-to-head0%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Away Record: Wolves

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026