Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Southampton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 25 Oct | Everton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Chelsea FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 04 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Molineux Stadium that hosts another battle between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC.
- 5' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nuno Espírito Santo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kyle Walker-Peters made 385 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wolverhampton Wanderers FC that had 343 games and scored 398 goals.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' Willy Boly, a Ivory Coast , has 13 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' It’s a booking for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player. Ruben Neves gets a Yellow card.
- 45' Adama Traore was booked on 45.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Theo Walcott makes it 0-1.
- 63' Ruben Neves has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 343 appearances.
- 68' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 70' Pedro Neto is replacing Ruben Neves for the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC side.
- 75' Pedro Neto has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
- 79' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shane Long is hanging Moussa Djenepo on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Raul Jimenez suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Ferreira. He replaces Daniel Podence on 85 minute.
- 90' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ibrahima Diallo is hanging Stuart Armstrong on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
-
8
Ruben Neves C ↓ Pedro Neto 70'
- 9
- 32
- 15
- 37
- 3
- 22
-
10
Daniel Podence ↓ Vitor Ferreira 85'
- 49
Bench
- 21
- 5
-
7
Pedro Neto ↑ 70'
- 2
- 17
-
20
Vitor Ferreira ↑ 85'
- 54
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 35
- 8
- 6
- 17
- 2
- 10
-
12
Moussa Djenepo ↓ Shane Long 79'
Bench
- 44
- 5
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 79'
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 90'
- 14
- 40
- 23
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Jimenez | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Pedro Neto | 3 |
| Jorgen Strand Larsen | 2 |
| Nathan Redmond | 2 |
| Shane Long | 2 |
| Joao Gomes | 2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2 |
Head to Head
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2020-11-23
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Southampton FC
D
2020-11-08
Leicester City FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-10-30
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2020-10-25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
2020-10-19
Leeds United FC
0–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2020-10-04
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–0
Fulham FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Southampton FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Southampton FC
58%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Southampton FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.