Match report
Wolves 1-0 Watford: match report
Wolves secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Watford in the Championship at Molineux Stadium on Saturday, with Adam Armstrong scoring the only goal.
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Wolves defeated Watford 1-0 at Molineux Stadium on Saturday in the Championship. Adam Armstrong scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute.
Armstrong found the net with a well-timed strike, putting Wolves ahead 1-0. The home side dominated possession throughout the game, holding 62% compared to Watford's 38%.
Wolves had a total of 14 corners and managed three shots on target, while Watford failed to register any shots on target. The expected goals (xG) for Wolves was 1.8, while Watford's was just 0.1.
Both teams received several yellow cards, with Kieran Trippier and Thomas Doyle among those booked for Wolves. Watford's Iker Bravo, Hector Kyprianou, Jordan Zemura, and others also received yellow cards during the match.
Wolves went into the game in 7th place with 18 points from 11 matches, while Watford were in 21st place with 11 points from the same number of games. This victory could help Wolves climb the table as they aim for a playoff spot.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Wolves vs Watford preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Wolves face Watford on Saturday at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, with kick-off set for 15:00 BST.
Wolves are currently 7th in the Championship, having played 11 matches, winning 5, drawing 3, and losing 3. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 16, earning 18 points.
Watford sit in 20th place, with 11 points from 11 games. They have won 3, drawn 2, and lost 6, scoring 10 goals and conceding 19.
In their last five matches, Wolves have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their recent results include a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth and a 2-1 win over Burnley.
Watford's recent form shows 1 win and 4 losses. They won 2-0 against Charlton but suffered heavy defeats, including a 5-1 loss to Cardiff and a 4-0 loss to Burnley.
Historically, Wolves have had the upper hand in their meetings with Watford. They have won both of their previous encounters, including a 4-0 victory in March 2022 and a 2-0 win in September 2021.
The bookmakers favour Wolves for this match, indicating their strong form compared to Watford's struggles.
Match Events
All events- 90+1'Hugo Bueno(Out: Toti Gomes)
- 90+1'Jean-Ricner Bellegarde(Out: Sean Neave)
- 88'José Sá
- 87'Hugo Bueno
- 85'Iker Bravo(Out: Rocco Vata)
- 79'Thomas Doyle
- 78'Jordan James(Out: Thomas Doyle)
- 78'Adam Armstrong(Out: Tawanda Chirewa)
Match Statistics
All stats- 62%Possession38%
- 1.80Expected Goals (xG)0.10
- 3Shots on Target0
- 14Corners2
- 12Fouls11
Prediction
Live win probability
Wolves 93%Draw 7%Watford 0%
Wolves is most likely to win the game against Watford.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 12
- VenueMolineux Stadium, Wolverhampton · 31750
- RefereeMadley, Robert
- ForecastRain, 11.21°C
Last five games
WolvesDWLLW
WatfordWLLLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | +3 | 23 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | +17 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolves | 12 | +4 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | +3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | +12 | 20 |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | +8 | 20 |
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Wolves vs Watford: result, stats & highlights
Wolves and Watford finished 1-0 in the Championship (Regular Season 12) at Molineux Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Wolves are 4th in the table on 21 points; Watford are 21st on 11.
Recent form: Wolves DWLLW, Watford WLLLL.
Head-to-head (last 2): Wolves 2 wins, 0 draws, Watford 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.