Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipWolves ease past Fulham to go four points clear in Championship
Impressive Wolves moved four points clear at the top of the Championship after cruising past limp Fulham.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Foul by Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 1': Neeskens Kebano (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 1': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Foul by Stefan Johansen (Fulham).
- 1': Stefan Johansen (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 2': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Neeskens Kebano.
- 6': Foul by Kevin McDonald (Fulham).
- 6': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Diogo Jota.
- 9': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Ryan Sessegnon.
- 9': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Fulham 0. Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Barry Douglas with a cross following a corner.
- 12': Attempt missed. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right.
- 13': Oliver Norwood (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 15': Foul by Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 15': Stefan Johansen (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Foul by Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 15': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16': Attempt missed. Kevin McDonald (Fulham) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 16': Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 16': Oliver Norwood (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 19': Floyd Ayité (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 20': Attempt blocked. Stefan Johansen (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 23': Attempt saved. Floyd Ayité (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 25': Foul by Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham).
- 25': Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Fulham 0. Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barry Douglas with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 30': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Foul by Ryan Fredericks (Fulham).
- 31': Attempt missed. Oliver Norwood (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Stefan Johansen.
- 33': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 33': Rui Fonte (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Floyd Ayité (Fulham) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fredericks with a cross.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Neeskens Kebano (Fulham) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 36': Foul by Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 36': Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Delay in match Tim Ream (Fulham) because of an injury.
- 38': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39': Foul by Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 39': Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 40': Oliver Norwood (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 42': Stefan Johansen (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Foul by Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 43': Kevin McDonald (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Rúben Neves.
- 45': Attempt saved. Stefan Johansen (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Fredericks.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Fulham 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Fulham 0.
- 48': Foul by Kevin McDonald (Fulham).
- 48': Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Kevin McDonald (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Attempt missed. Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro with a through ball.
- 51': Attempt missed. Floyd Ayité (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rui Fonte.
- 52': Foul by Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 52': Neeskens Kebano (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 53': Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Substitution, Fulham. Yohan Mollo replaces Neeskens Kebano.
- 54': Attempt missed. Ryan Fredericks (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood following a set piece situation.
- 54': Barry Douglas (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Yohan Mollo (Fulham).
- 56': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 61': Attempt missed. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Barry Douglas.
- 63': Substitution, Fulham. Rafa Soares replaces Floyd Ayité.
- 64': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Léo Bonatini.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Romain Saiss.
- 66': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Kevin McDonald.
- 66': Attempt saved. Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barry Douglas with a cross.
- 66': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Léo Bonatini tries a through ball, but Diogo Jota is caught offside.
- 68': Foul by Ivan Cavaleiro (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 68': Rafa Soares (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 70': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ivan Cavaleiro tries a through ball, but Matt Doherty is caught offside.
- 70': Substitution, Fulham. Aboubakar Kamara replaces Rui Fonte.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Romain Saiss.
- 72': Attempt saved. Romain Saiss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 74': Attempt missed. Léo Bonatini (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Matt Doherty with a cross.
- 75': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Bright Enobakhare replaces Ivan Cavaleiro.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Rúben Neves.
- 75': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Denis Odoi.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Ryan Bennett (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 77': Denis Odoi (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Bright Enobakhare (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 79': Bright Enobakhare (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Denis Odoi (Fulham).
- 79': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Alfred N'Diaye replaces Willy Boly.
- 81': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Romain Saiss tries a through ball, but Barry Douglas is caught offside.
- 83': Aboubakar Kamara (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Ryan Bennett (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 83': Attempt missed. Stefan Johansen (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Fredericks.
- 87': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ben Marshall replaces Léo Bonatini.
- 90'+3': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. John Ruddy tries a through ball, but Bright Enobakhare is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Foul by Ben Marshall (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 90'+3': Oliver Norwood (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Fulham 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2, Fulham 0.
Statistics
 FUL |
WOL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 16 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 53.7 | Possession | 46.3 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 533 | Accurate Passes | 441 |
| 602 | Passes | 513 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 10 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 49 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 15 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 7 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 7 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 24,388
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 24,388
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 | +3 | 11 |
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 |
| 33 | Léo Bonatini |
| 18 | Diogo Jota |
| 7 | Ivan Cavaleiro |
Fulham (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | David Button (GK) |
| 13 | Tim Ream |
| 4 | Denis Odoi |
| 3 | Ryan Sessegnon  |
| 2 | Ryan Fredericks |
| 6 | Kevin McDonald |
| 8 | Stefan Johansen |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 9 | Rui Fonte |
| 7 | Neeskens Kebano |
| 11 | Floyd Ayité |
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