Sheffield Wednesday vs 25.08.26 18:450 – 2Full Time
Wolves — League Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Wolves ease past Sheffield Wednesday in League Cup first-half blitz
Wolves left Hillsborough with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup Round of 64, their job all but done inside the opening 45 minutes. The result continued a mixed run for the hosts, who arrived on the back of two defeats in their last five outings, while Cesar Peixoto's side had shown themselves capable of goals in recent weeks.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The visitors were ahead inside three minutes, though not through their own effort, as Sil Swinkels turned the ball into his own net to hand Wolves the lead. Sheffield Wednesday struggled to respond, and just before the interval Saheed Olagunju doubled the advantage, finishing off a chance created by Thomas Doyle to send Wolves in 2-0 up at half-time.
There were no further goals after the break, with Sheffield Wednesday unable to find a way back despite matching their opponents closely in possession. Wolves controlled the game where it mattered, registering more shots, corners and fouls committed than the home side, and saw out the remainder of the match comfortably to progress in the competition.
Olagunju scored the decisive second goal just before half-time and finished with a rating of 8.2, the highest of any player on the pitch, while Doyle's assist on that goal also earned him praise as one of Wolves' most influential figures.
Wolves' six corners to Sheffield Wednesday's two reflected their greater territorial control throughout the contest.
Wolves won 2–0 away against Sheffield Wednesday (half-time 0–2).
Sheffield Wednesday met Wolves in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Hillsborough. Referee: Benjamin Speedie.
Team pages: Sheffield Wednesday · Wolves · League Cup
Key moments
- 3' Goal (own goal): Sil Swinkels — 0–1 · Watch Sil Swinkels's goal video (3')
- 45' Goal: Saheed Olagunju (assist: Thomas Doyle) — 0–2 · Watch Saheed Olagunju's goal video (45')
Starting line-ups
Sheffield Wednesday (4-2-3-1)
Wolves (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Sheffield Wednesday have gone over 1.5 in 74% of their last 38 matches and Wolves in 79% of their last 38, agains
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 30% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Sheffield Wednesday have gone over 3.5 in 21% of their last 38 matches and Wolves in 24% of their last 38, agains
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Sheffield Wednesday have gone over 2.5 in 45% of their last 38 matches and Wolves in 53% of their last 38, agains
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 52% both teams score
Wolves to Score. League base rate: 75% away sides score
Wolves missing 2 core players (DEF) Wolves struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home on 17 days rest; Away on 3
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves 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 League Cup 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 Sil Swinkels's own goal video (3').
- Watch Saheed Olagunju's goal against Sheffield Wednesday (45').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Wolves. Explore more on the Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves?
Wolves won 2–0 away against Sheffield Wednesday (half-time 0–2).
›Who scored in Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves?
Sil Swinkels (3') (own goal) for Wolves; Saheed Olagunju (45') for Wolves.
›Where can I watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Wolves are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves?
Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves have met 10 times — 2 wins for Sheffield Wednesday, 5 wins for Wolves and 3 draws.