Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Burton Albion, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
3 - 1
3 - 1
Wolves ease to win over Burton to take step closer to promotion
Wolves ease to win over Burton to take step closer to promotion
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 2': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Damien McCrory.
- 6': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Romain Saiss tries a through ball, but Matt Doherty is caught offside.
- 7': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rúben Neves tries a through ball, but Benik Afobe is caught offside.
- 9': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Tom Naylor.
- 13': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Matt Doherty tries a through ball, but Benik Afobe is caught offside.
- 15': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Burton Albion 0. Hélder Costa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Conor Coady with a through ball.
- 17': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Willy Boly.
- 18': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 20': Foul by Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 20': Marvin Sordell (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Hope Akpan (Burton Albion).
- 20': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 22': Foul by Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 22': Tom Flanagan (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Marvin Sordell (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Damien McCrory with a cross.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Jacob Davenport (Burton Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Boyce.
- 24': Foul by Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 24': Marvin Sordell (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Delay in match Marvin Sordell (Burton Albion) because of an injury.
- 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 27': Foul by Tom Naylor (Burton Albion).
- 27': Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Foul by Jake Buxton (Burton Albion).
- 33': Foul by Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion).
- 33': Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt missed. Hélder Costa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 35': Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Tom Flanagan (Burton Albion).
- 37': Attempt saved. Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Doherty.
- 38': Foul by Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 38': Marvin Sordell (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 39': Attempt missed. Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 41': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Burton Albion 0. Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 43': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Willy Boly.
- 44': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Burton Albion 1. Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner following a corner.
- 45': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 45': Jacob Davenport (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Liam Boyce (Burton Albion).
- 45'+2': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Burton Albion 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Burton Albion 1.
- 45': Substitution, Burton Albion. Joe Sbarra replaces Marvin Sordell.
- 45': Substitution, Burton Albion. Luke Varney replaces Kyle McFadzean.
- 49': Attempt missed. Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 50': Attempt missed. Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 50': Damien McCrory (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Hélder Costa (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 52': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Matt Doherty.
- 52': Foul by Joe Sbarra (Burton Albion).
- 52': Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Joe Sbarra (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 3, Burton Albion 1. Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 58': Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Conor Coady.
- 59': Delay in match Luke Varney (Burton Albion) because of an injury.
- 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 61': Foul by Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 61': Tom Flanagan (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Damien McCrory (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Hélder Costa (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 66': Attempt missed. Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 68': Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Jake Buxton (Burton Albion).
- 69': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Tom Naylor.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 70': Foul by Hope Akpan (Burton Albion).
- 70': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 74': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 74': Tom Naylor (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Jacob Davenport (Burton Albion).
- 74': Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 75': Lloyd Dyer (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 76': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Morgan Gibbs-White replaces Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 77': Foul by Jacob Davenport (Burton Albion).
- 77': Morgan Gibbs-White (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Léo Bonatini replaces Benik Afobe.
- 82': Substitution, Burton Albion. Tomas Egert replaces Liam Boyce.
- 83': Attempt missed. Morgan Gibbs-White (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Romain Saiss with a through ball.
- 85': Foul by Luke Varney (Burton Albion).
- 85': Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Delay in match Jacob Davenport (Burton Albion) because of an injury.
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Foul by Tomas Egert (Burton Albion).
- 90': Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Alfred N'Diaye replaces Rúben Neves.
- 90'+2': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Lloyd Dyer.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 3, Burton Albion 1.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 3, Burton Albion 1.
Statistics
 BRT |
WOL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 29.4 | Possession | 70.6 |
| 3 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 210 | Accurate Passes | 675 |
| 300 | Passes | 750 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 13 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 64 | Long Balls | 67 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 46 |
| 0.2 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 18 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 17 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 29,977
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 29,977
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 5 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | John Ruddy (GK) |
| 16 | Conor Coady |
| 15 | Willy Boly |
| 5 | Ryan Bennett |
| 8 | Rúben Neves |
| 27 | Romain Saïss |
| 3 | Barry Douglas |
| 2 | Matt Doherty |
| 19 | Benik Afobe |
| 7 | Ivan Cavaleiro |
| 17 | Hélder Costa |
Burton Albion (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Bywater (GK) |
| 23 | Jake Buxton |
| 5 | Kyle McFadzean |
| 15 | Tom Naylor |
| 14 | Damien McCrory |
| 12 | Tom Flanagan |
| 21 | Hope Akpan |
| 19 | Jacob Davenport |
| 11 | Lloyd Dyer |
| 17 | Marvin Sordell |
| 27 | Liam Boyce |
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