Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham, 2018/2019 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueWolves on verge of seventh-placed finish with win over Fulham
A Leander Dendoncker volley gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Molineux to put them on the verge of a seventh-place.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Attempt saved. Joe Bryan (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 3': Cyrus Christie (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 6': Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 6': Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) has gone down, but that's a dive.
- 7': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
- 11': Attempt saved. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Raúl Jiménez.
- 11': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Sergio Rico.
- 12': Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 15': Attempt missed. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by João Moutinho.
- 16': Foul by Ryan Babel (Fulham).
- 16': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Calum Chambers (Fulham).
- 22': Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Calum Chambers (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 27': Foul by Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 27': Ryan Babel (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Calum Chambers (Fulham).
- 29': Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leander Dendoncker.
- 31': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Maxime Le Marchand.
- 31': Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross following a corner.
- 32': Foul by Maxime Le Marchand (Fulham).
- 32': Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 32': Maxime Le Marchand (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Attempt missed. Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 34': Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 34': Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Attempt missed. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Babel with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 35': Foul by Ryan Babel (Fulham).
- 35': João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Attempt missed. Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Diogo Jota.
- 40': Attempt saved. Joe Bryan (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 40': Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Rui Patrício.
- 42': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Tom Cairney.
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Fulham 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Fulham 0.
- 46': Foul by Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 46': Joe Bryan (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 52': Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 54': Attempt missed. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jonny following a fast break.
- 54': Cyrus Christie (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 55': Foul by Tom Cairney (Fulham).
- 55': Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ryan Sessegnon.
- 64': Attempt saved. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonny.
- 64': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Sergio Rico.
- 65': Attempt saved. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross.
- 65': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Sergio Rico.
- 65': Attempt missed. Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross following a corner.
- 68': Attempt missed. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
- 69': Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 70': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 70': Foul by Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham).
- 72': Foul by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Fulham).
- 72': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Jonny (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 72': Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jonny tries a through ball, but Willy Boly is caught offside.
- 73': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Foul by Cyrus Christie (Fulham).
- 73': Cyrus Christie (Fulham) is shown the yellow card.
- 74': Attempt missed. Willy Boly (Wolverhampton Wanderers) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by João Moutinho with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 75': Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Fulham 0. Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Doherty.
- 79': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Foul by Maxime Le Marchand (Fulham).
- 80': Attempt saved. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 80': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Sergio Rico.
- 82': Hand ball by Ryan Babel (Fulham).
- 82': Substitution, Fulham. Floyd Ayité replaces Ryan Sessegnon.
- 83': Foul by Tim Ream (Fulham).
- 83': Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 84': Attempt missed. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Cyrus Christie (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Floyd Ayité.
- 88': Substitution, Fulham. Harvey Elliott replaces André-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
- 88': Hand ball by Ryan Babel (Fulham).
- 89': Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 89': Joe Bryan (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Foul by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham).
- 90': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Maxime Le Marchand (Fulham).
- 90'+2': Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Calum Chambers.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Max Kilman replaces Willy Boly.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Will Norris replaces Rui Patrício.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rúben Vinagre replaces Jonny.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Fulham 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Fulham 0.
Statistics
 FUL |
WOL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 60.8 | Possession | 39.2 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 518 | Accurate Passes | 285 |
| 601 | Passes | 376 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 9 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 46 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 13 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 36 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 30,456
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Location: Wolverhampton, England
Attendance: 30,456
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 11 | Rui Patrício (GK) |
| 16 | Conor Coady |
| 15 | Willy Boly |
| 5 | Ryan Bennett |
| 28 | João Moutinho |
| 32 | Leander Dendoncker |
| 8 | Rúben Neves |
| 19 | Jonny |
| 2 | Matt Doherty |
| 18 | Diogo Jota  |
| 9 | Raúl Jiménez |
Fulham (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Sergio Rico (GK) |
| 20 | Maxime Le Marchand |
| 13 | Tim Ream |
| 22 | Cyrus Christie |
| 23 | Joe Bryan |
| 3 | Ryan Sessegnon |
| 5 | Calum Chambers |
| 29 | Frank Anguissa |
| 10 | Tom Cairney |
| 12 | Ryan Babel |
| 9 | Aleksandar Mitrovic |
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