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Wolves vs West Ham

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands5 April 2021 at 20:15
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Referee: M. Oliver

Match Events

Wolves
West Ham
Kick Off
4′Craig Dawson
6′
J. Lingard

assist: V. Coufal

10′Issa Diop
14′
Pablo Fornals

assist: A. Masuaku

36′
M. AntonioJ. Bowen
38′
J. Bowen

assist: J. Lingard

L. Dendoncker

assist: Adama Traoré

44′
Half Time
Daniel PodenceFábio Silva
46′
67′
A. MasuakuB. Johnson
Fábio Silva

assist: Pedro Neto

68′
Willian JoséVitinha
72′
78′
Pablo FornalsS. Benrahma
90′Jesse Lingard
90′Tomáš Souček
R. Aït NouriK. Hoever
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
13Shots off Goal3
20Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots0
15Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox1
9Fouls9
4Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
66%Ball Possession34%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
628Total passes322
552Passes accurate239
88%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Wolves is —, compared to 6.75 for West Ham. 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. Wolves's highest-rated starter is —, while West Ham's best-rated player is T. Souček (6.75).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Wolves have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. West Ham's starters account for 5 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by T. Souček (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Wolves deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham's 4-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

Wolves field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham's 5 rated 6.75. 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

Wolves start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for West Ham 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 Wolves and 76% for West Ham. 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

Wolves's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for West Ham. 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 Wolves's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while West Ham average 35.0 (youngest: T. Souček (30), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). 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

Wolves's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 17 for West Ham. 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.

Wolves4-2-3-14-2-3-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
11Patrício16Coady22Semedo3Nouri27Saïss32Dendonc.8Neves10Podence12José37Traoré7Neto1Fabiańs.3Cresswe.15Dawson5Coufal26Masuaku23Diop16Noble30Antonio11Lingard28Souček18Fornals

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

WolvesPosition StrengthWest Ham
Avg Rating
6.75
Midfielder (5 v 5)6.75
0G 0A5G 0A
Wolves4-2-3-1
11GoalkeeperRui Patrício
16DefenderC. Coady
22DefenderNélson Semedo
3DefenderR. Aït Nouri
27DefenderR. Saïss
32MidfielderL. Dendoncker
8MidfielderRúben Neves
10MidfielderDaniel Podence
37MidfielderAdama Traoré
7MidfielderPedro Neto
12ForwardWillian José
West Ham4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
3DefenderA. Cresswell
15DefenderC. Dawson
5DefenderV. Coufal
23DefenderI. Diop
26MidfielderA. Masuaku
16MidfielderM. Noble
11MidfielderJ. Lingard
28MidfielderT. Souček6.85G
18MidfielderPablo Fornals
30ForwardM. Antonio

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Wolves 3:2. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by J. Lingard 6′, Pablo Fornals 14′, J. Bowen 38′, L. Dendoncker 44′, Fábio Silva 68′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Wolves had 66% possession while West Ham held 34%. Wolves had 20 shots (5 on target) compared to 9 (6 on target) for West Ham. Wolves made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Wolves vs West Ham Head to Head Results

20 stretnutí
Wolves
10
wins
Drawn
1
West Ham
9
wins
Total goals
48 · 2.4/match
Both scored
5/20 · 25%
Over 2.5
9/20 · 45%

Recent Form

Wolves

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West Ham

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Match Prediction

Wolves

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Wolves or draw

42%Form58%
27%Attack73%
54%Defence46%
80%Head-to-head20%

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: Wolves

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026