Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Events
2 goals · 0 cards · 8 subs
HT
1 - 0
FT
2 - 0
Momentum
0'HTFT
Top stats
41%
Ball possession
59%
0.65
Expected goals (xG)
0.83
8
Total shots
16
2
Big chances
0
Team form
Sunderland
2W · 2D · 1L
@ Manchester United
0–2
@ Nottingham Forest
1–0
vs Aston Villa
1–1
@ Crystal Palace
0–0
vs Brentford
2–1
Wolverhampton
1W · 2D · 2L
vs Brighton & Hove Albion
1–1
@ Tottenham Hotspur
1–1
vs Everton
2–0
vs Leeds United
1–3
@ Newcastle United
0–1
Top Players
Head to Head
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Wolverhampton
Last 2 meetings · 2.0 avg goals
Match Facts
StadiumStadium of Light · Sunderland
Capacity48707
CountryEngland
KickoffSat, Oct 18 2025 · 18:00 UTC
Round8
CompetitionPremier League
Head Coaches
Régis Le Bris
4-2-3-1
Mid
Pressing41%
🎯 Set-Piece Reliant🚌 Park the Bus🏹 Low Block Counter
Rob Edwards
3-4-2-1
High
Pressing48%
💣 Terrorist Football🎯 Set-Piece Reliant⏱ Anti-Football
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
R. Roefs
G · 90'
D · 90'
D · 90'
15
O. Alderete
D · 90'
32
T. Hume
D · 90'
34
G. Xhaka
M · 90'
M · 89'
F · 63'
M · 76'
28
E. Le Fée
M · 90'
F · 76'
Substitutes (9)
M
F
D
M
G
26
A. Masuaku
D
24
S. Adingra
M
13
L. O'Nien
D
F
Wolverhampton
4-3-3
Starting XI
31
S. Johnstone
G · 90'
D · 67'
4
S. Bueno
D · 90'
37
L. Krejčí
D · 90'
3
H. Bueno
M · 90'
M · 90'
7
André
M · 90'
M · 76'
M · 77'
9
J. S. Larsen
F
M · 76'
Substitutes (9)
D
F
M
M
1
J. Sá
G
D
12
E. Agbadou
D
15
Y. Mosquera
D
24
T. Gomes
D
Match stats
Final
Top stats
41%
Ball possession
59%
0.65
Expected goals (xG)
0.83
8
Total shots
16
2
Shots on target
3
2
Big chances
0
248
Accurate passes
393
5
Fouls
12
2
Corners
2
Expected goals
0.83
Total xG
0.83
0.55
xG open play
0.75
0.28
xG set play
0.08
0.83
Non-penalty xG
0.83
0.22
xG on target (xGOT)
0.27
Shots
8
Total shots
16
3
Shots off target
8
2
Shots on target
3
3
Blocked shots
5
1
Hit woodwork
0
5
Shots inside box
8
3
Shots outside box
8
Passes
341
Passes
466
248
Accurate passes
393
15/56 (27%)
Long balls
29/60 (48%)
3/12 (25%)
Crosses
11/31 (35%)
17
Throws
26
17
Touches in opp. box
38
2
Offsides
2
Defense
14
Tackles
15
7
Interceptions
8
3
Blocks
5
36
Clearances
40
3
Keeper saves
1
Duels
50
Duels
50
33/59 (56%)
Ground duels won
26/59 (44%)
27/61 (44%)
Aerial duels won
34/61 (56%)
8/17 (47%)
Successful dribbles
7/16 (44%)
Discipline
0
Yellow cards
0
0
Red cards
0
Shots · 25
Player stats
Sunderland vs Wolverhampton · Last 2 meetings
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Wolverhampton
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 |
Wolverhampton
|
1 – 1 |
Sunderland
|
| 2025-10-18 |
Sunderland
|
2 – 0 |
Wolverhampton
|
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