Wolves vs 29.08.26 11:304 – 1Full Time
Stoke City — Championship: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Wolves hit four to sweep aside early Stoke lead
Wolves came from behind to thrash Stoke City 4-1 at Molineux Stadium in a Championship fixture that stretched their unbeaten start to the season. Samuel Gallagher shocked the hosts after just two minutes, converting to put Stoke ahead, but the response from Cesar Peixoto's side was swift and emphatic.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Rodrigo Gomes levelled in the 19th minute and struck again three minutes later to turn the contest around, sending Wolves into the break 2-1 up having trailed early on. Raúl Jiménez added a third from the penalty spot in the 55th minute, and Jordan James, teed up by Fer López, completed the scoring in the 84th minute to make it 4-1.
Wolves dominated proceedings throughout, edging possession 52 to 48 percent and outshooting their visitors 18 to 10, with eight efforts on target compared to Stoke's three. Stoke were also the more heavily booked side, picking up four yellow cards to Wolves' one, as Mark Robins's team struggled to contain the hosts after their bright opening.
Rodrigo Gomes scored twice inside four minutes either side of the midway point of the first half, turning a goal down into a commanding lead and finishing with an 8.7 rating, the highest of the match.
Wolves' 18 shots to Stoke's 10 underlined their control of the contest at Molineux Stadium.
Wolves beat Stoke City 4–1 (half-time 2–1).
Wolves met Stoke City in the Championship (Regular Season - 3). Kick-off was Saturday, 29 August 2026, 11:30 UTC at Molineux Stadium. Referee: Tom Nield.
Team pages: Wolves · Stoke City · Championship
Key moments
- 2' Goal: Samuel Gallagher — 0–1 · Watch Samuel Gallagher's goal video (2')
- 19' Goal: Rodrigo Gomes — 1–1 · Watch Rodrigo Gomes's goal video (19')
- 22' Goal: Rodrigo Gomes — 2–1 · Watch Rodrigo Gomes's goal video (22')
- 55' Goal (penalty): Raúl Jiménez — 3–1
- 84' Goal: Jordan James (assist: Fer López) — 4–1
Starting line-ups
Wolves (4-2-3-1)
Stoke City (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Stoke City in 74% of their last 38, against a leagu
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 26% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 3.5 in 24% of their last 38 matches and Stoke City in 21% of their last 38, against a leagu
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 2.5 in 50% of their last 38 matches and Stoke City in 45% of their last 38, against a leagu
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 60% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 312 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Wolves to Score. League base rate: 80% home sides score
Home rated 1701 vs 1389 — 0.90 expected score Wolves sit 5th; Stoke City 23rd (ELC · 2 matches played) Wolves in stronger form — 1.2 vs 0.0 ppg (n=5) Stoke City struggling away — only 0% wins (last 10)
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About this match
On this page: the Wolves vs Stoke City final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Samuel Gallagher's goal against Wolves (2').
- Watch Rodrigo Gomes's goal against Stoke City (19').
- Watch Rodrigo Gomes's goal against Stoke City (22').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Wolves 4–1 Stoke City. Explore more on the Wolves and Stoke City team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Wolves vs Stoke City?
Wolves beat Stoke City 4–1 (half-time 2–1).
›Who scored in Wolves vs Stoke City?
Samuel Gallagher (2') for Stoke City; Rodrigo Gomes (19') for Wolves; Rodrigo Gomes (22') for Wolves; Raúl Jiménez (55') (penalty) for Wolves; Jordan James (84') for Wolves.
›Where can I watch Wolves vs Stoke City highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Wolves 4–1 Stoke City are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Wolves and Stoke City?
Wolves and Stoke City have met 5 times — 1 win for Wolves, 4 wins for Stoke City and 0 draws.