Thursday , 2 July 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brentford FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Brentford FC
Tue 16 Jan 2024 · 19:30 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Nathan Collins
Nelson Semedo 36' 1–1
1–2 52' Neal Maupay
Nathan Fraser 72' 2–2
Matheus Cunha pen 105+5' 3–2
Y 86' Myles Peart-Harris
Max Kilman 115' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brentford FC — FA Cup at Molineux Stadium.

Head-to-Head

4
4
4
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Brentford FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Brentford FC 2024-01-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-12-27 Brentford FC 1–4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-04-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Brentford FC 2022-10-29 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Brentford FC H 3–2 W
05 Jan Brentford FC A 1–1 D
30 Dec Everton FC H 3–0 W
27 Dec Brentford FC A 4–1 W
24 Dec Chelsea FC H 2–1 W
17 Dec West Ham United FC A 0–3 L
Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
05 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
30 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 1–3 L
27 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–4 L
17 Dec Aston Villa FC H 1–2 L
09 Dec Sheffield United FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Jorgen Strand Larsen 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Brentford FC.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Brentford FC's compact .
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Brentford FC that had 344 games and scored 506 goals.
  • 13' GOAL! Nathan Collins fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 18' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 23' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have won 398 goals from 343 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 28' Keane Lewis-Potter has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' Goal! Nelson Semedo scores his 5 goal in 513 matches.
  • 41' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Brentford FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Neal Maupay makes it 1-2.
  • 57' Pedro Neto gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Matt Doherty and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Myles Peart-Harris. He replaces Josh Dasilva on 62 minute.
  • 63' A change in the Brentford FC ranks — Kristoffer Ajer exits the field as Zanka enters on 63.
  • 68' It looks surprising Brentford FC does not make any changes. Mikkel Damsgaard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 70' Nathan Fraser has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jean-Ricner Bellegarde on 70 minute.
  • 72' Magnificent from Nathan Fraser! That is 1 goals in 343 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 82' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 86' Poor challenge from Myles Peart-Harris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 87' Hugo Bueno is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pablo Sarabia at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Brentford FC! Yegor Yarmolyuk comes on to replace Mathias Jensen.
  • With this win, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary O'Neil

Brentford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bryan Mbeumo 4
Ivan Toney 3
Hwang Heechan 3
Christian Norgaard 2
Nathan Collins 2
Ruben Neves 2
Matheus Cunha 2
Diego Costa 2

Head to Head

2024-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Brentford FC 2024-01-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-12-27 Brentford FC 1–4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023-04-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Brentford FC 2022-10-29 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2024-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Brentford FC W 2024-01-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2023-12-30 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–0 Everton FC W 2023-12-27 Brentford FC 1–4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2023-12-24 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Chelsea FC W 2023-12-17 West Ham United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L

Brentford FC Form

2024-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Brentford FC L 2024-01-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2023-12-30 Crystal Palace FC 3–1 Brentford FC L 2023-12-27 Brentford FC 1–4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-12-17 Brentford FC 1–2 Aston Villa FC L 2023-12-09 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Brentford FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.94 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC59% Draw22% Brentford FC19%
Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Brentford FC
41%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Brentford FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC40% Draw43% Brentford FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.