2023–24 Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. season

146th season in existence of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Quick Facts season, Owner ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
2023–24 season
OwnerFosun International
ChairmanJeff Shi
Head coachGary O'Neil
StadiumMolineux
Premier League14th
FA CupQuarter-finals
EFL CupThird round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Matheus Cunha
Hwang Hee-chan
(12 each)

All:
Matheus Cunha (14)
Average home league attendance31,029
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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
More information No., Player ...
No. Player Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (age) Previous club Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1José SáGKPortugalBraga (1993-01-17) 17 January 1993 (age 32)Greece Olympiacos15 July 2021£6,800,00030 June 2027
25Dan BentleyGKEnglandBasildon (1993-07-13) 13 July 1993 (age 31)Bristol City25 January 2023£50,00030 June 2025
40Tom KingGKWalesEngland Plymouth (1995-03-09) 9 March 1995 (age 29)Northampton Town3 July 2023Free30 June 2027
Defenders
2Matt DohertyRBRepublic of IrelandSwords (1992-01-16) 16 January 1992 (age 33)Spain Atlético Madrid20 July 2023Free30 June 2026
3Rayan Aït-NouriLBAlgeriaFrance Montreuil (2001-06-06) 6 June 2001 (age 23)France Angers9 July 2021£9,500,00030 June 2026
4Santiago BuenoCBUruguayMontevideo (1998-11-09) 9 November 1998 (age 26)Spain Girona31 August 2023Undisclosed30 June 2027
15Craig DawsonCBEnglandRochdale (1990-05-06) 6 May 1990 (age 34)West Ham United22 January 2023£2,300,00030 June 2025
17Hugo BuenoLBSpainVigo (2002-09-18) 18 September 2002 (age 22)Spain Areosa1 July 2019Undisclosed30 June 2028
22Nélson SemedoRBPortugalLisbon (1993-11-16) 16 November 1993 (age 31)Spain Barcelona23 September 2020£29,000,00030 June 2025
23Max Kilman (captain)CBEnglandLondon (1997-05-23) 23 May 1997 (age 27)Maidenhead United9 August 2018Free30 June 2028
24TotiCBPortugalGuinea-Bissau Bissau (1999-01-16) 16 January 1999 (age 26)Portugal Estoril Praia2 September 2020£700,00030 June 2029
53Aaron Keto-DiyawaLBEngland (2003-09-11) 11 September 2003 (age 21)Fulham1 July 2020Undisclosed30 June 2025
Midfielders
5Mario LeminaDMGabonLibreville (1993-09-01) 1 September 1993 (age 31)France Nice13 January 2023£9,750,00030 June 2025
6Boubacar TraoréDMMaliBamako (2001-08-20) 20 August 2001 (age 23)France Metz1 July 2023£10,000,00030 June 2027
8João GomesCMBrazilRio de Janeiro (2001-02-12) 12 February 2001 (age 24)Brazil Flamengo30 January 2023£16,400,00030 June 2028
14Noha LeminaAMFranceGabon Libreville (2005-06-17) 17 June 2005 (age 19)France Paris Saint-Germain31 January 2024Loan31 May 2024
20Tommy DoyleCMEnglandManchester (2001-10-17) 17 October 2001 (age 23)Manchester City1 September 2023Loan31 May 2024
27Jean-Ricner BellegardeCMFranceColombes (1998-06-27) 27 June 1998 (age 26)France Strasbourg1 September 2023Undisclosed30 June 2028
42Harvey GriffithsDMEnglandOldham (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003 (age 21)Manchester City31 August 2021£350,00030 June 2026
62Tawanda ChirewaAMZimbabweChelmsford (2003-10-11) 11 October 2003 (age 21)Ipswich Town18 September 2023Free30 June 2027
Forwards
7Pedro NetoRWPortugalViana do Castelo (2000-03-09) 9 March 2000 (age 24)Italy Lazio2 August 2019£16,300,00030 June 2027
11Hwang Hee-chanCFSouth KoreaChuncheon (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 29)Germany RB Leipzig1 July 2022£14,300,00030 June 2028
12Matheus CunhaCFBrazilJoão Pessoa (1999-06-27) 27 June 1999 (age 25)Spain Atlético Madrid1 July 2023£44,000,00030 June 2027
21Pablo SarabiaRWSpainMadrid (1992-05-11) 11 May 1992 (age 32)France Paris Saint-Germain17 January 2023£4,300,00030 June 2025
30Enso GonzálezLWParaguayAsunción (2005-01-20) 20 January 2005 (age 20)Paraguay Libertad31 August 2023£5,150,00030 June 2028
45Ty BarnettLWEnglandBirmingham (2005-07-19) 19 July 2005 (age 19)Birmingham City1 July 2019Undisclosed30 June 2026
63Nathan FraserCFRepublic of IrelandEngland Wolverhampton (2005-02-22) 22 February 2005 (age 19)Academy28 February 2022Trainee30 June 2025
Out on Loan
9Fábio SilvaCFPortugalGondomar (2002-07-19) 19 July 2002 (age 22)Portugal Porto5 September 2020£35,700,00030 June 2026
10Daniel PodenceLWPortugalOeiras (1995-10-21) 21 October 1995 (age 29)Greece Olympiacos30 January 2020£16,500,00030 June 2024
13Louie MouldenGKEnglandBolton (2002-01-06) 6 January 2002 (age 23)Manchester City1 July 2021Free30 June 2024
14Yerson MosqueraCBColombiaApartadó (2001-05-02) 2 May 2001 (age 23)Colombia Atlético Nacional1 July 2021£4,500,00030 June 2026
18Saša KalajdžićCFAustriaVienna (1997-07-07) 7 July 1997 (age 27)Germany VfB Stuttgart31 August 2022£15,400,00030 June 2027
20ChiquinhoLWPortugalCascais (2000-02-05) 5 February 2000 (age 25)Portugal Estoril Praia17 January 2022£2,900,00030 June 2026
32Joe HodgeDMRepublic of IrelandEngland Manchester (2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 (age 22)Manchester City27 August 2021Undisclosed30 June 2027
39Luke CundleCMEnglandWarrington (2002-04-26) 26 April 2002 (age 22)Academy1 July 2021Trainee30 June 2026
Ki-Jana HoeverRBNetherlandsAmsterdam (2002-01-18) 18 January 2002 (age 23)Liverpool19 September 2020£9,000,00030 June 2025
Gonçalo GuedesSSPortugalBenavente (1996-11-29) 29 November 1996 (age 28)Spain Valencia8 August 2022£27,500,00030 June 2027
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Transfers

In

More information Date, Pos. ...
Date Pos. Player Transferred from Fee Ref.
1 July 2023CFEngland Emilio Ballard-MatthewsEngland WatfordFree transfer[3]
1 July 2023CFBrazil Matheus CunhaSpain Atlético Madrid£44,000,000[4]
1 July 2023GKNorthern Ireland Josh GraceyNorthern Ireland GlenavonFree transfer[5]
1 July 2023CFEngland Jashayde GreenwoodWales Cardiff CityFree transfer
1 July 2023DMMali Boubacar TraoréFrance Metz£9,500,000[6]
3 July 2023GKWales Tom KingEngland Northampton TownFree transfer[7]
20 July 2023RBRepublic of Ireland Matt DohertySpain Atlético MadridFree Transfer[8]
30 July 2023LWPortugal Leo LopesSwitzerland GrasshopperUndisclosed[9]
14 August 2023RWEngland Reiss BowenEngland Fleetwood TownFree transfer[10]
31 August 2023CBUruguay Santiago BuenoSpain GironaUndisclosed[11]
31 August 2023LWParaguay Enso GonzálezParaguay LibertadUndisclosed[12]
1 September 2023CMFrance Jean-Ricner BellegardeFrance StrasbourgUndisclosed[13]
2 September 2023CMEngland Matthew WhittinghamEngland Manchester CityUndisclosed[14]
18 September 2023CMZimbabwe Tawanda ChirewaEngland Ipswich TownUndisclosed[15]
12 October 2023CFSpain Dani ÁngelEngland ClaptonUndisclosed[16]
8 January 2024CFEngland Fletcher HolmanEngland Eastbourne BoroughUndisclosed[17]
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Out

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Date Pos. Player Transferred to Fee Ref.
23 June 2023DMPortugal Rúben NevesSaudi Arabia Al-Hilal£47,000,000[18]
30 June 2023CBEngland Michael AgboolaEngland Hullbridge SportsEnd of contract[19]
30 June 2023CFSpain Diego CostaBrazil BotafogoEnd of contract[19][20]
30 June 2023RWNorthern Ireland Lee HarkinNorthern Ireland ColeraineEnd of contract[19][21]
30 June 2023CMEngland Jack HodnettEngland Shifnal TownEnd of contract[19]
30 June 2023RBEngland Luke MathesonEngland Bolton WanderersEnd of contract[19][22]
30 June 2023CMPortugal João MoutinhoPortugal BragaEnd of contract[23][24]
30 June 2023CMEngland Taylor PerryEngland Shrewsbury TownEnd of contract[19][25]
30 June 2023RBNorthern Ireland Jack ScottNorthern Ireland LinfieldEnd of contract[19][26]
30 June 2023RWSpain Adama TraoréEngland FulhamEnd of contract[19][27]
1 July 2023CBEngland Conor CoadyEngland Leicester City£7,500,000[28]
4 July 2023CBRepublic of Ireland Nathan CollinsEngland Brentford£23,000,000[29]
7 July 2023MFJapan Hayao KawabeBelgium Standard LiègeUndisclosed[30]
15 July 2023CBEngland Dion SandersonEngland Birmingham CityUndisclosed[31]
21 July 2023GKEngland Jackson SmithEngland WalsallUndisclosed[32]
25 July 2023CFMexico Raúl JiménezEngland Fulham£5,500,000[33]
28 July 2023LBEngland Ryan GilesEngland Luton TownUndisclosed[34]
31 July 2023CMEngland Ackeme Francis-BurrellEngland Stockport CountyFree transfer[35]
3 August 2023GKMontenegro Matija SarkicEngland MillwallUndisclosed[36]
18 August 2023CBRepublic of Ireland Lewis RichardsEngland Bradford CityUndisclosed[37]
1 September 2023CMPortugal Matheus NunesEngland Manchester City£53,000,000[38]
3 September 2023CMMalta Dylan SciclunaAustralia Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer[39]
8 September 2023RBEngland Leo ShaharEngland Newcastle UnitedUndisclosed[40]
11 September 2023CBPortugal Christian MarquesSwitzerland Yverdon-SportUndisclosed[41]
1 January 2024GKIceland Palmi ArinbjornssonIceland VikingurFree transfer[42]
8 February 2024DMMalta Lucas SciclunaAustralia Central Coast MarinersFree transfer[43]
26 January 2024LBSpain JonnyGreece PAOKContract terminated[44][45]
1 February 2024RWCanada Theo CorbeanuSpain GranadaUndisclosed[46]
6 February 2024CMPortugal Bruno JordãoPoland Radomiak RadomContract terminated[47][48]
16 March 2024CBWales Brayden ClarkeEngland ArsenalUndisclosed[49]
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Loaned in

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Date Pos. Player Loaned from Until Ref.
1 September 2023CMEngland Tommy DoyleEngland Manchester CityEnd of Season[50]
31 January 2024AMFrance Noha LeminaFrance Paris Saint-GermainEnd of Season[51]
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Loaned out

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Date Pos. Player Loaned to On loan until Ref.
29 June 2023CBColombia Yerson MosqueraUnited States FC Cincinnati1 January 2024[52]
1 July 2023RWJamaica Tyler RobertsEngland Doncaster Rovers2 January 2024[a][53][54]
4 July 2023RWCanada Theo CorbeanuSwitzerland Grasshopper19 January 2024[b][55][56]
4 July 2023CBNetherlands Nigel LonwijkSwitzerland Grasshopper16 November 2023[c][55][57]
13 July 2023GKEngland Louie MouldenEngland Rochdale16 January 2024[d][58]
21 July 2023RBNetherlands Ki-Jana HoeverEngland Stoke CityEnd of Season[59]
22 July 2023LWPortugal ChiquinhoEngland Stoke City31 August 2023[e][60][61]
27 July 2023LBJamaica Dexter LembikisaEngland Rotherham United10 January 2024[f][62][63]
28 July 2023CBEngland Oliver TiptonEngland Notts County2 January 2024[g][64][54]
7 August 2023CMEngland Luke CundleEngland Plymouth Argyle7 January 2024[h][65][66]
23 August 2023AMWales Chem CampbellEngland Charlton Athletic15 January 2024[i][67][68]
29 August 2023RBHungary Bendegúz BollaSwitzerland ServetteEnd of Season[69]
29 August 2023LWPortugal Gonçalo GuedesPortugal Benfica19 January 2024[j][70][71]
31 August 2023CBEngland Alfie PondEngland Stockport County2 January 2024[k][72][54]
1 September 2023DMEngland Harvey GriffithsEngland Walsall2 January 2024[l][73][54]
1 September 2023LWPortugal ChiquinhoPortugal FamalicãoEnd of Season[74]
4 September 2023LWPortugal Daniel PodenceGreece OlympiacosEnd of Season[75]
1 January 2024CFPortugal Fábio SilvaScotland RangersEnd of Season[76]
4 January 2024AMWales Owen HeskethEngland Kidderminster HarriersEnd of Season[77]
7 January 2024CFAustria Saša KalajdžićGermany Eintracht FrankfurtEnd of Season[78]
9 January 2024CMEngland Luke CundleEngland Stoke CityEnd of Season[79]
12 January 2024RBJamaica Dexter LembikisaScotland Heart of MidlothianEnd of Season[80]
16 January 2024GKEngland Louie MouldenEngland Northampton TownEnd of Season[81]
16 January 2024AMWales Chem CampbellEngland Wycombe WanderersEnd of Season[82]
16 January 2024GKEngland Joe YoungEngland BuxtonEnd of Season[83]
19 January 2024LWPortugal Gonçalo GuedesSpain VillarrealEnd of Season[71]
23 January 2024CBColombia Yerson MosqueraSpain VillarrealEnd of Season[84]
1 February 2024DMRepublic of Ireland Joe HodgeEngland Queens Park RangersEnd of season[85]
1 February 2024CBNetherlands Nigel LonwijkEngland Wycombe WanderersEnd of Season[86]
3 February 2024RBSingapore Harry BirtwistleEngland Oxford CityEnd of Season[87]
3 February 2024CFEngland Owen FarmerEngland Rushall OlympicEnd of Season[87]
12 March 2024CBIndonesia Justin HubnerJapan Cerezo Osaka31 October 2024[88]
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  1. On 2 January, Roberts was recalled from his season-long loan at Doncaster.
  2. On 19 January, Corbeanu was recalled from his season-long loan at Grasshoppers and sold to Granada.
  3. On 16 November, Lonwijk was recalled from his season-long loan at Grasshoppers and subsequently joined Wycombe on loan.
  4. On 16 January, Moulden was recalled from his season-long loan at Rochdale and subsequently joined Northampton on loan.
  5. On 31 August, Chiquinho was recalled from his season-long loan at Stoke and joined Famalicão on loan the following day.
  6. On 10 January, Lembikisa was recalled from his season-long loan at Rotherham and subsequently joined Hearts on loan.
  7. On 2 January, Tipton was recalled from his season-long loan at Notts County.
  8. On 7 January, Cundle was recalled from his season-long loan at Plymouth and subsequently joined Stoke on loan.
  9. On 15 January, Campbell was recalled from his season-long loan at Charlton and subsequently joined Wycombe on loan.
  10. On 19 January, Guedes was recalled from his season-long loan at Benfica and subsequently joined Villarreal on loan.
  11. On 2 January, Pond was recalled from his season-long loan at Stockport.
  12. On 2 January, Griffiths was recalled from his season-long loan at Walsall.

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
Report
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  • Farmer
12 July 2023 Friendly Farense 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Portugal
20:00 WEST
20:00 BST
Report
25 July 2023 Friendly Porto 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Parchal, Portugal
19:00 WEST
19:00 BST
Report
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 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 Report Stadium: Molineux Stadium

Competitions

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Overall record

More information Competition, First match ...
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premier League 14 August 2023 19 May 2024 Matchday 1 14th 38 13 7 18 50 65 −15 034.21
FA Cup 5 January 2024 16 March 2024 Third round Quarter-finals 5 3 1 1 9 6 +3 060.00
EFL Cup 29 August 2023 26 September 2023 Second round Third round 2 1 0 1 7 3 +4 050.00
Total 45 17 8 20 66 74 −8 037.78
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Source: Soccerway

Premier League

League table

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Bournemouth 38 13 9 16 54 67 13 48
13 Fulham 38 13 8 17 55 61 6 47
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 38 13 7 18 50 65 15 46
15 Everton 38 13 9 16 40 51 11 40[a]
16 Brentford 38 10 9 19 56 65 9 39
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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]
Notes:
  1. Everton were deducted eight points for breaching profitability and sustainability rules. They were originally deducted ten points but this was reduced to six after an appeal. The club were then deducted an additional two points for further PSR breaches.[95][96][97]

Results summary

More information Overall, Home ...
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
38 13 7 18 50 65  −15 46 8 3 8 26 30  −4 5 4 10 24 35  −11
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Source: Soccerway

Results by round

More information Round, Ground ...
Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728303132333429135363738
GroundAHAAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHHAHA
ResultLLWLLDWDWDLWLLWDLWWWDLWLWWLWLDLDLLWLLL
Position17191515161615141212141212131313131111111111101111910910111111111211121314
Points00333478111212151515181919222528292932323538384141424243434346464646
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Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

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
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
Report
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Report
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 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
Report
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 Report
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
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
Report
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
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
Report 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
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
19 May 2024 38 Liverpool 2–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Liverpool
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Anfield
Attendance: 60,059 (2,537 away fans)
Referee: Chris Kavanagh

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
Report
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
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]

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29 August 2023 Second round Wolverhampton Wanderers 5–0 Blackpool Wolverhampton
19:45 BST
Report
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
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]

More information Pos, Div ...
Pos Div Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L1 Derby County 3 3 0 0 0 8 2 +6 9 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Lincoln City 3 2 0 0 1 4 2 +2 6
3 ACA Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 3 1 0 0 2 3 7 4 3
4 L2 Notts County 3 0 0 0 3 2 6 4 0
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Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2023. Source: EFL.com

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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

Statistics

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Appearances

More information No., Pos. ...
No. Pos. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK Portugal José Sá 3305000380
25 GK England Dan Bentley 2+2000204+20
Defenders
2 DF Republic of Ireland Matt Doherty 8+2014+102214+213
3 DF Algeria Rayan Aït-Nouri 26+322+111+1030+53
4 DF Uruguay Santiago Bueno 8+30401013+30
15 DF England Craig Dawson 2511+200026+21
17 DF Spain Hugo Bueno 6+1300+211+107+161
22 DF Portugal Nélson Semedo 3304+110036+11
23 DF England Max Kilman 3525010402
24 DF Portugal Toti 28+41502135+42
46 DF England Alfie Pond 00000+100+10
Midfielders
5 MF Gabon Mario Lemina 31+143+110034+25
6 MF Mali Boubacar Traoré 5+1600+10206+170
8 MF Brazil João Gomes 31+12300+1033+22
20 MF England Tommy Doyle 11+130511017+131
21 MF Spain Pablo Sarabia 20+843+102025+94
27 MF France Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 9+102400013+102
42 MF England Harvey Griffiths 00000+100+10
62 MF Zimbabwe Tawanda Chirewa 1+600+20001+80
Forwards
7 FW Portugal Pedro Neto 17+121+310018+43
11 FW South Korea Hwang Hee-chan 22+412101124+413
12 FW Brazil Matheus Cunha 26+312320+1029+414
63 FW Republic of Ireland Nathan Fraser 1+601+110+212+72
84 FW England Leon Chiwome 2+100+10002+20
Transferred/Loaned
19 DF Spain Jonny 0+1000202+10
27 MF Portugal Matheus Nunes 20000020
9 FW Portugal Fábio Silva 4+40001+115+51
18 FW Austria Saša Kalajdžić 1+10200213+103
32 MF Republic of Ireland Joe Hodge 00101020
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Source: Premier League

Goalscorers

The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

More information Rnk, Pos ...
Rnk Pos No. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
1 FW12Brazil Matheus Cunha122014
2 FW11South Korea Hwang Hee-chan120113
3 MF5Gabon Mario Lemina4105
4 MF21Spain Pablo Sarabia4004
5 DF2Republic of Ireland Matt Doherty1023
DF3Algeria Rayan Aït-Nouri2103
FW7Portugal Pedro Neto2103
FW18Austria Saša Kalajdžić2013
6 DF8Brazil João Gomes2002
DF15England Craig Dawson2002
DF23England Max Kilman2002
DF24Portugal Toti1012
MF27France Jean-Ricner Bellegarde2002
FW63Republic of Ireland Nathan Fraser0112
7 FW9Portugal Fábio Silva0011
DF17Spain Hugo Bueno0101
FW20England Tommy Doyle0101
DF22Portugal Nélson Semedo0101
Total 43 6 7 56
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Source: Premier League

Disciplinary

The list is sorted by shirt number when total cards are equal.

More information Rnk, Pos ...
Rnk Pos No. Name Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
Yellow card Second yellow card Red card Yellow card Second yellow card Red card Yellow card Second yellow card Red card Yellow card Second yellow card Red card
1 MF8Brazil João Gomes 11000010001101
2 DF22Portugal Nélson Semedo 10001000001100
3 MF5Gabon Mario Lemina 910000000910
FW12Brazil Matheus Cunha 800000100900
4 DF3Algeria Rayan Aït-Nouri 700100000800
DF23England Max Kilman 700100000800
5 FW11South Korea Hwang Hee-chan 600000100700
6 DF15England Craig Dawson 600000000600
MF21Spain Pablo Sarabia 400200000600
7 FW7Portugal Pedro Neto 400100000500
MF24Portugal Toti 500000000500
8 MF6Mali Boubacar Traoré 200000100300
9 GK1Portugal José Sá 100100000200
DF2Republic of Ireland Matt Doherty 200000000200
DF4Uruguay Santiago Bueno 100100000200
FW9Portugal Fábio Silva 200000000200
MF20England Tommy Doyle 200000000200
MF27Portugal Matheus Nunes 110000000110
10 DF17Spain Hugo Bueno 100000000100
FW18Austria Saša Kalajdžić 000000100100
MF27France Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 001000000001
MF62Zimbabwe Tawanda Chirewa 100000000100
Total 86 2 1 6 0 1 4 0 0 97 2 2
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Source: Premier League

Clean sheets

The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.

More information Rnk, No. ...
Rnk No. Player Premier League FA Cup EFL Cup Total
1 1Portugal José Sá4206
2 25England Dan Bentley1012
Total 5 0 1 7
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Source: Premier League

Club awards

Player of the Month award

Voted for by fans on Wolverhampton Wanderers' official website.

More information Month, Player ...
Month Player
August Austria Saša Kalajdžić[113]
September Portugal Pedro Neto[114]
October South Korea Hwang Hee-chan[115]
November Gabon Mario Lemina[116][117]
December
January Brazil Matheus Cunha[118]
February Brazil João Gomes[119]
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References

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