Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Liverpool came out on top with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. The first half saw Liverpool pushing hard, and they broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Ryan Gravenberch scored, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong, followed quickly by Florian Wirtz’s goal in the 42nd minute, with Hugo Ekitiké providing the assist. This quick double gave them a strong lead going into the break, building on their recent form of three straight wins before this match.

Wolves pulled one back early in the second half through Santiago Bueno in the 51st minute, making it a tense affair. André picked up a yellow card for Wolves in the 56th minute, and both teams made substitutions around the hour mark to try and shift the momentum, but Liverpool held firm to secure the points. This result extends Liverpool’s good run after draws in their previous two, while Wolves continue their tough streak with five losses in a row.

Liverpool dominated possession with two-thirds of the ball, which helped them control the game’s tempo and create more opportunities, as shown by their higher number of corners and far more successful dribbles compared to Wolves. The home side also recorded a couple of assists, underlining their sharper attacking play, while Wolves managed none and picked up the only yellow card of the match, with no reds or penalties for either team.

In terms of changes, Liverpool used three substitutions: Conor Bradley came on for Federico Chiesa at 61 minutes, Cody Gakpo replaced Hugo Ekitiké at 86 minutes, and Trey Nyoni took over from Florian Wirtz in stoppage time at 90+3 minutes. Wolves made four: Jørgen Strand Larsen replaced Hee-chan Hwang at 62 minutes, Jackson Tchatchoua came on for Matt Doherty at the same time, David Møller Wolfe took Hugo Bueno’s place also at 62 minutes, and Jhon Arias substituted for Yerson Mosquera at 79 minutes, reflecting their push to get back into the game.

The game turned just before half-time when Liverpool struck twice in quick succession: Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring in the 41st minute with an assist from Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz added the second a minute later, assisted by Hugo Ekitiké, giving the hosts a commanding lead. Wolves responded after the break with Santiago Bueno’s goal in the 51st minute, which brought them back into contention and made for a nervy second half.

A yellow card for André in the 56th minute added to Wolves’ frustrations, and the triple substitution around the 62nd minute – bringing on Jørgen Strand Larsen, Jackson Tchatchoua, and David Møller Wolfe – aimed to inject fresh energy, but Liverpool’s later changes, like Conor Bradley replacing Federico Chiesa at 61 minutes, helped them see out the win without further drama.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz playing key roles in midfield and attack, forming a strong partnership that led to their quick goals before the break. Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitiké stood out for their assists, while substitutions like Conor Bradley for Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo for Hugo Ekitiké added depth in the latter stages.

Wolverhampton Wanderers set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, relying on defenders like Santiago Bueno, who grabbed their goal, and Yerson Mosquera in the backline for stability. Matt Doherty and Hee-chan Hwang featured prominently before being replaced by Jackson Tchatchoua and Jørgen Strand Larsen respectively, with André’s midfield presence notable despite his yellow card.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Florian Wirtz, who shone for Liverpool with his goal in the 42nd minute, along with three key passes that kept the attack flowing, even though he didn’t register an assist or create big chances. His performance was pivotal in securing the win, and he only left the pitch late when Trey Nyoni replaced him in stoppage time.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

Liverpool have just beaten Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1, keeping them in fourth place on 32 points after a run of three wins and two draws in their last five league games. They’ll be looking to maintain this momentum and chase down the top spots when they face Leeds United on 2026-01-01 at 17:30, with the visitors sitting 16th on 19 points and likely scrapping to avoid the drop.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have just lost 2-1 to Liverpool, leaving them rock bottom in 20th on just two points after five straight league defeats. They face a tough test next against Manchester United on 2025-12-30 at 20:15, with the Red Devils in sixth on 29 points and pushing for European places, so Wolves will need a big turnaround to pick up any points and climb out of danger.

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