26 January 2026 at 19:00

Referee: M. McQuillan

Match Summary

Wolves U21 and Sunderland U21 drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2 Division One 2025. Goals were scored by L. Lopes 4′, R. Walsh 16′, J. Whittaker 47′, L. Rawlings 76′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Wolves U21 made 4 substitutions, Sunderland U21 made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Wolves U21 and Sunderland U21 — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Wolves U21
Sunderland U21
Kick Off
L. Lopes
4′
16′
R. Walsh

assist: C. Dinsdale

D. Angel Enguru Mangue40′
L. Lopes45+3′
Half Time
46′
C. DinsdaleT. Proctor
46′
E. LenzL. Hunt
46′
B. HesterA. Lightfoot
46′
F. GeragusianM. Neill
62′
A. AleseF. Holcroft
L. LopesW. Okoduwa
63′
M. BradburyF. Ashworth
72′
T. EdozieT. Barnett
72′
D. Angel Enguru MangueH. Griffiths
83′
Full Time

Lineups

Wolves U21 lined up in a — formation, while Sunderland U21 deployed a —.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Wolves U21 is 7.18, compared to — for Sunderland U21. 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 U21's highest-rated starter is E. Sutherland (7.45), while Sunderland U21's best-rated player is —.

Midfield Control

Wolves U21 field 11 midfielders averaging 7.18, versus Sunderland U21's 11 rated —. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Wolves U21's starting XI is 18.0 (youngest: L. Rawlings (17), oldest: E. Sutherland (19)), while Sunderland U21 average 19.0 (youngest: J. Jones (19), oldest: J. Jones (19)). 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 U21's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sunderland U21. 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.

Wolves U21Position StrengthSunderland U21
7.18
Avg Rating
7.18 MID (11 v 11)
0G 2A0G 0A
Wolves U21
1MIDA. Brooks
2MIDD. Lembikisa
5MIDS. Lochhead6.9
4MIDS. Olagunju
3MIDE. Sutherland7.52A
6MIDM. Bradbury
8MIDL. Rawlings
7MIDE. Gonzalez
10MIDT. Edozie
11MIDL. Lopes
9MIDD. Angel Enguru Mangue
Sunderland U21
1MIDB. Metcalf
2MIDJ. Jones
5MIDB. Kindon
6MIDA. Alese
3MIDB. Hester
8MIDJ. Jones
4MIDE. Lenz
7MIDR. Walsh
10MIDC. Dinsdale
11MIDJ. Whittaker
9MIDF. Geragusian

Substitutes

12W. Okoduwa
15F. Ashworth

Substitutes

12F. Holcroft
14T. Proctor
15L. Hunt
16A. Lightfoot

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Wolves U21 have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Sunderland U21 show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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API data: 15 Mar 2026

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