Match Recap: Wolves vs. Chelsea, August 25, 2024

Kick-off:
The match took place on August 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, at Molineux Stadium, with Wolves hosting Chelsea. The final score was 2–6 in favor of Chelsea, with a halftime score of 2–2. Both teams earned 5 corners each. Below are the key highlights of the match:

1. First Half

• 2nd Minute: Jackson scored, putting Wolves behind 0–1.
• 10th Minute: Cunha took a corner, and Mosquera’s header narrowly missed.
• 16th Minute: Cunha found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to Larsen being offside.
• 27th Minute: Aït-Nouri provided an assist, and Cunha equalized with a precise shot.
• 41st Minute: Cunha’s shot deflected off a defender, hit the crossbar, and bounced out.
• 44th Minute: Palmer scored, putting Wolves behind once again.
• 45+6th Minute: Aït-Nouri delivered a free-kick, which Toti headed on, and Larsen scored to level the match once more.

Halftime Score: 2–2

2. Second Half

• 49th Minute: Madueke scored, giving Chelsea the lead.
• 58th Minute: Madueke found the net again, extending Chelsea’s lead.
• 63rd Minute: Madueke completed his hat trick with another goal.
• 77th Minute: Lemina scored, but the goal was disallowed due to Toti being offside.
• 80th Minute: Félix added to Chelsea’s tally, sealing the match.

Final Score: Wolves 2–6 Chelsea

Notably, in this match, Noni Madueke delivered an outstanding performance that played a crucial role in Chelsea’s commanding victory over Wolves. He demonstrated exceptional skill and composure on the ball, consistently threatening the Wolves’ defense. Madueke opened his account early in the second half, quickly adding a second goal just minutes later, showcasing his ability to find space and capitalize on opportunities.

His hat-trick was completed in the 63rd minute, cementing Chelsea’s dominance in the game. Madueke’s pace, sharp movement, and precise finishing were on full display, making him a constant menace for the Wolves’ backline. His performance not only secured the win for Chelsea but also highlighted his growing influence within the team, as he continues to establish himself as a key attacking player.

3. Match Context

In this Premier League match, Wolves’ 2–6 defeat to their old rivals Chelsea is truly regrettable. This result inevitably brings to mind last year’s (2023–24) Premier League clash between Wolves and Chelsea. That encounter took place during the 17th round of the Premier League, where Chelsea traveled to Molineux to face Wolves. At that point, Wolves had secured 5 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, sitting 14th on the table with 19 points. Chelsea, with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, was 10th with 22 points. After a hard-fought match, Wolves emerged victorious at home, beating Chelsea 2–1.

Fast forward to today, Chelsea, reinvigorated and determined, finally avenged that loss by defeating Wolves 6–2 in this season’s clash.

Upcoming Fixture: Wolves will face Burnley in the second round of the League Cup next Wednesday, August 28.

4. Starting Lineups

Wolves:

• [GK] No.1 — José Pedro Malheiro de Sá
• [DEF] No.2 — Doherty
• [DEF] No.14 — Yerson Mosquera
• [DEF] No.24 — Toti António Gomes
• [DEF] No.3 — Aït-Nouri
• [MID] No.8 — João Gomes
• [MID] No.5 — Lemina
• [MID] No.11 — Hwang Hee-chan
• [MID] No.12 — Matheus Cunha
• [MID] No.27 — Bellegarde
• [FW] No.9 — Jørgen Strand Larsen

Chelsea:

• [GK] No.1 — Robert Sánchez
• [DEF] No.3 — Marc Cucurella
• [DEF] No.6 — Levi Colwill
• [DEF] No.29 — Wesley Fofana
• [DEF] No.27 — Malo Gusto
• [MID] No.8 — Enzo Jeremías Fernández
• [MID] No.25 — Moisés Caicedo
• [MID] No.10 — Mykhaylo Mudryk
• [MID] No.20 — Cole Palmer
• [MID] No.11 — Noni Madueke
• [FW] No.15 — Nicolas Jackson

5. Match Statistics

Wolves:

• 69 total attacks
• 5 corners
• 14 shots (4 on target)
• 38% possession
• 10 off-target shots
• 41 dangerous attacks
• 0 red cards, 2 yellow cards

Chelsea:

• 104 total attacks
• 5 corners
• 15 shots (8 on target)
• 62% possession
• 7 off-target shots
• 47 dangerous attacks
• 0 red cards, 3 yellow cards