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2023–24 Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. season
146th season in existence of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2023–24 season was the 146th season in the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club and their sixth consecutive season in the Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, the club participated in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
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Managerial changes
On 8 August, the club parted company with Julen Lopetegui by mutual agreement after he expressed dissatisfaction with the club's limited transfer business.[1] A day later, Gary O'Neil was appointed head coach on a three-year deal.[2]
Players
- As of 14 February 2024
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Transfers
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Pre-season and friendlies
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On 11 May, Wolves announced a pre-season tour to South Korea, the club's first-ever visit, with friendly matches against Celtic and Roma confirmed.[89] Just over two weeks later, the club confirmed a third pre-season friendly with Rennes visiting Molineux.[90] A second home friendly against Luton Town was also added.[91] Following the cancellation of the tour to South Korea, the pre-season fixture with Celtic was later rescheduled to be played in Dublin.[92] A return trip to Portugal was later confirmed, with a friendly against Porto.[93]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
9 July 2023 Friendly | Vitória de Guimarães | 1–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Portugal |
13:00 WEST 13:00 BST |
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25 July 2023 Friendly | Porto | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Parchal, Portugal |
19:00 WEST 19:00 BST |
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Stadium: Estadio da Bela Vista |
26 July 2023 Friendly | Celtic | Cancelled | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Suwon, South Korea |
20:00 KST 12:00 BST |
Stadium: Suwon World Cup Stadium | |||
Note: South Korea tour was cancelled due to financial and logistical obligations were not met.[94] |
29 July 2023 Friendly | Roma | Cancelled | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Incheon, South Korea |
20:00 KST 12:00 BST |
Stadium: Incheon Asiad Main Stadium | |||
Note: South Korea tour was cancelled due to financial and logistical obligations were not met.[94] |
29 July 2023 Friendly | Celtic | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Dublin, Ireland |
14:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Aviva Stadium |
2 August 2023 Friendly | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0–0 | Luton Town | Wolverhampton |
19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Referee: Darren Bond |
5 August 2023 Friendly | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3–1 | Rennes | Wolverhampton |
13:00 BST |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium |
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Competitions
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Overall record
Source: Soccerway
Premier League
League table
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[98]
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Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[98]
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Results summary
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
Matches
On 15 June, the Premier League fixtures were released.[99]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
14 August 2023 1 | Manchester United | 1–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Trafford |
20:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 73,358 (3,097 away fans) Referee: Simon Hooper | ||
Note: Live on Sky Sports |
19 August 2023 2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–4 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton |
15:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,317 (2,965 away fans) Referee: Andrew Madley |
26 August 2023 3 | Everton | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liverpool |
15:00 BST |
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Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 38,851 (2,972 away fans) Referee: Craig Pawson |
3 September 2023 4 | Crystal Palace | 3–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Selhurst |
14:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 24,741 (2,687 away fans) Referee: Robert Jones | |
Note: Live on Sky Sports |
16 September 2023 5 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–3 | Liverpool | Wolverhampton |
12:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,543 (2,968 away fans) Referee: Michael Oliver |
23 September 2023 6 | Luton Town | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Luton |
15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 10,893 (1,091 away fans) Referee: Josh Smith |
30 September 2023 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Manchester City | Wolverhampton |
15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,415 (2,965 away fans) Referee: Craig Pawson |
8 October 2023 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Aston Villa | Wolverhampton |
14:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,578 (2,951 away fans) Referee: Robert Jones |
21 October 2023 9 | Bournemouth | 1–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Bournemouth |
15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 11,175 (1,253 away fans) Referee: Paul Tierney |
28 October 2023 10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–2 | Newcastle United | Wolverhampton |
17:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,584 (2,955 away fans) Referee: Anthony Taylor |
4 November 2023 11 | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Sheffield |
15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 29,454 (2,801 away fans) Referee: Robert Jones |
11 November 2023 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Wolverhampton |
12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,642 (2,970 away fans) Referee: Tim Robinson |
27 November 2023 13 | Fulham | 3–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham |
20:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 24,366 (2,641 away fans) Referee: Michael Salisbury |
2 December 2023 14 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Holloway |
15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 60,262 (2,943 away fans) Referee: Peter Bankes |
5 December 2023 15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–0 | Burnley | Wolverhampton |
19:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 30,439 (1,284 away fans) Referee: Jarred Gillett |
9 December 2023 16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Wolverhampton |
15:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,543 (2,969 away fans) Referee: Sam Barrott |
17 December 2023 17 | West Ham United | 3–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Stratford |
14:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 62,455 (2,941 away fans) Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
24 December 2023 18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Chelsea | Wolverhampton |
13:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,641 (2,964 away fans) Referee: David Coote |
27 December 2023 19 | Brentford | 1–4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Brentford |
19:30 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium Attendance: 17,109 (1,665 away fans) Referee: Andrew Madley |
30 December 2023 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3–0 | Everton | Wolverhampton |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,639 (2,970 away fans) Referee: Thomas Bramall |
22 January 2024 21 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Brighton |
19:45 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 31,505 (2,238 away fans) Referee: Craig Pawson |
1 February 2024 22 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3–4 | Manchester United | Wolverhampton |
20:15 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,641 (2,943 away fans) Referee: Jarred Gillett | ||
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 30 January, but was moved for TV coverage.[100] |
4 February 2024 23 | Chelsea | 2–4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham |
14:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 39,628 (3,005 away fans) Referee: Tim Robinson |
10 February 2024 24 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0–2 | Brentford | Wolverhampton |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 30,731 (1,399 away fans) Referee: Simon Hooper |
17 February 2024 25 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Tottenham |
15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 61,532 (2,978 away fans) Referee: Anthony Taylor |
25 February 2024 26 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–0 | Sheffield United | Wolverhampton |
13:30 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 30,789 (2,345 away fans) Referee: Darren Bond |
2 March 2024 27 | Newcastle United | 3–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Newcastle upon Tyne |
15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: St James’ Park Attendance: 52,206 (3,144 away fans) Referee: Tim Robinson |
9 March 2024 28 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Fulham | Wolverhampton |
15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 30,860 (1,723 away fans) Referee: Tony Harrington |
30 March 2024 30 | Aston Villa | 2–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Birmingham |
17:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 42,640 (2,946 away fans) Referee: Paul Tierney | ||
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was pushed back for live Sky Sports coverage.[101] |
2 April 2024 31 | Burnley | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Burnley |
19:45 BST |
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Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 21,528 (2,223 away fans) Referee: Thomas Bramall |
6 April 2024 32 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–2 | West Ham United | Wolverhampton |
15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,504 (2,966 away fans) Referee: Tony Harrington |
13 April 2024 33 | Nottingham Forest | 2–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | West Bridgford |
15:00 BST |
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Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 29,604 (2,833 away fans) Referee: Craig Pawson |
20 April 2024 34 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0–2 | Arsenal | Wolverhampton |
19:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,621 (2,969 away fans) Referee: Paul Tierney | |
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved due to Sky Sports coverage.[102] |
24 April 2024 29 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0–1 | Bournemouth | Wolverhampton |
19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 25,541 (973 away fans) Referee: Stuart Attwell | ||
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 16 March, but was postponed due to Wolverhampton Wanderers' FA Cup involvement.[102] |
27 April 2024 35 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Luton Town | Wolverhampton |
15:00 BST |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,531 (2,957 away fans) Referee: David Coote |
4 May 2024 36 | Manchester City | 5–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Manchester |
17:30 BST | Report |
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Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 53,486 (3,005 away fans) Referee: Craig Pawson | |
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcast.[103] |
11 May 2024 37 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–3 | Crystal Palace | Wolverhampton |
15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,424 (2,942 away fans) Referee: Thomas Bramall |
FA Cup
Wolves entered the competition in the third round, and were drawn away to Brentford.[104][105] They were then drawn away against fierce rivals West Bromwich Albion in the fourth round,[106] at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the fifth round,[107] and at home to Coventry City in the quarter-finals.[108]
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5 January 2024 Third round | Brentford | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Brentford |
19:15 GMT |
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Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium Attendance: 16,818 (2,435 away fans) Referee: Tony Harrington |
16 January 2024 Third round replay | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Brentford | Wolverhampton |
19:30 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 24,692 (417 away fans) Referee: Andrew Madley |
28 January 2024 Fourth round | West Bromwich Albion | 0–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | West Bromwich |
11:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Hawthorns Attendance: 25,013 (4,011 away fans) Referee: Thomas Bramall | ||
Note: The match was temporarily suspended in the 78th minute due to "fan disorder", with play resuming at 14:00 GMT.[109] |
28 February 2024 Fifth round | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton |
19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 23,822 (1,962 away fans) Referee: Andrew Madley |
16 March 2024 Quarter-finals | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–3 | Coventry City | Wolverhampton |
12:15 GMT | Report | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 31,262 (4,812 away fans) Referee: Sam Barrott |
EFL Cup
Wolves entered the competition in the second round, and were drawn at home to Blackpool.[110] They were then drawn away to Ipswich Town in the third round.[111]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
29 August 2023 Second round | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5–0 | Blackpool | Wolverhampton |
19:45 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 20,605 (973 away fans) Referee: Jarred Gillett |
26 September 2023 Third round | Ipswich Town | 3–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Ipswich |
19:45 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 20,236 (1,938 away fans) Referee: Sam Barrott |
EFL Trophy
The group stage draw was finalised on 22 June 2023.[112]
Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2023. Source: EFL.com
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
12 September 2023 Group stage | Notts County | 1–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | Nottingham |
19:45 BST | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 1,459 Referee: Paul Howard |
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Statistics
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Appearances
Source: Premier League
Goalscorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.
Source: Premier League
Disciplinary
The list is sorted by shirt number when total cards are equal.
Source: Premier League
Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.
Source: Premier League
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Club awards
Player of the Month award
Voted for by fans on Wolverhampton Wanderers' official website.
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