England Premier League Regular Season - 9
Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton
Wolves
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Burnley
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Wolves vs Burnley Match Recap - Oct 26, 2025

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A riveting encounter unfolded at Molineux Stadium as Burnley edged past Wolves in a crucial Premier League clash on October 26, 2025, with a final score of 3-2. The match proved to be a dramatic display of resilience and desperation as both teams fought with varying stakes, each battling for survival in the league's unforgiving landscape.

Zian Flemming stole the show early for Burnley, netting two goals in the first half. His opening strike in the 14th minute set the tone, as the visitors quickly established dominance over a beleaguered Wolves side. Just 16 minutes later, Flemming found the back of the net again, delivering a blow to Wolves' already fragile confidence. By the time the clock ticked past the half-hour mark, Burnley was flying with a comfortable lead, seemingly well on their way to securing a vital three points.

However, in football, momentum can shift like a gust of wind. Jørgen Strand Larsen gave Wolves a lifeline just before halftime, converting a penalty in the 42nd minute. The home crowd erupted, sensing a possible turnaround; the hope was palpable. Moments later, Marshall Munetsi leveled the contest just before the break, giving Wolves an unexpected boost and sending them into the locker room with renewed optimism.

The second half saw Wolves pressing for a winner, buoyed by their newfound momentum. But as the match approached its conclusion, it was Lyle Foster of Burnley who crafted a heart-stopping moment. In stoppage time, he capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home the winner, snatching the points from the jaws of a resurgent Wolves side. With that strike, Burnley secured a much-needed three points, moving them closer to safety in a tightly packed relegation battle.

With this loss, Wolves now sit at the bottom of the Premier League table with just two points from nine matches, a stark reminder of their struggles this season. Six losses in their last eight Premier League outings have left the team in dire need of solutions. The agony of chasing a win is becoming a familiar and painful story for Wolves fans, whose hopes were temporarily raised by the two late goals but ultimately dashed by Foster's last-minute intervention.

For Burnley, the victory propels them into a more secure position, albeit still precariously low in the standings, now at 17 points with seven points from eight matches. While the road ahead remains fraught with difficulties, the win at Molineux could serve as a turning point, offering a glimmer of hope as the team seeks to build on this momentum.

Looking forward, Wolves face a critical juncture; the pressure mounts as they seek to claw their way off the bottom of the table and avoid an all-too-familiar relegation battle. Burnley, on the other hand, must use this victory as a springboard, not just for points but for a renewed sense of belief in their ability to survive the season. As the Premier League trudges towards the festive fixtures, both clubs will need to summon their best selves if they hope to stave off the looming specter of relegation.

Originally published on FollowTeams at October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM UTC

Match Prediction

Predicted Winner: Wolves
Double chance : Wolves or draw
Wolves
35%
Draw
35%
Burnley
30%

Team Lineups

Burnley
4-2-3-1
COACH
Scott Matthew Parker
1
Martin Dúbravka
3
Quilindschy Hartman
5
Maxime Estève
6
Axel Tuanzebe
2
Kyle Walker
16
Florentino Luís
24
Josh Cullen
11
Jaidon Anthony
8
Lesley Ugochukwu
7
Jacob Bruun Larsen
19
Zian Flemming
Wolves
4-3-3
COACH
Vítor Manuel de Oliveira Lopes Pereira
31
Sam Johnstone
3
Hugo Bueno
37
Ladislav Krejčí
4
Santiago Bueno
26
Ki-Jana Hoever
27
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
7
André
5
Marshall Munetsi
21
Rodrigo Gomes
9
Jørgen Strand Larsen
10
Jhon Arias

Burnley Substitutes

9 Lyle Foster
F
10 Marcus Edwards
F
13 Max Weiss
G
17 Loum Tchaouna
F
18 Hjalmar Ekdal
D
23 Lucas Pires
D
27 Armando Broja
F
28 Hannibal Mejbri
M
29 Josh Laurent
M

Wolves Substitutes

1 José Sá
G
6 David Möller Wolfe
D
8 João Gomes
M
11 Hee-Chan Hwang
F
12 Emmanuel Agbadou
D
14 Tolu Arokodare
F
24 Toti Gomes
D
28 Fer López
F
38 Jackson Tchatchoua
D

Match Statistics

15
Total Shots
11
7
Shots on Goal
7
6
Shots off Goal
1
2
Blocked Shots
3
10
Shots Inside Box
6
5
Shots Outside Box
5
57%
Ball Possession (%)
43%
485
Total Passes
394
408
Accurate Passes
310
84%
Pass Accuracy (%)
79%
12
Fouls
7
4
Corner Kicks
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
4
Goalkeeper Saves
5
2.52
Expected Goals (xG)
1.43

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