Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Crystal Palace: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at Molineux began with an early caution for Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi in the 4th minute, setting a tense tone as both sides struggled to create clear opportunities in a goalless first half dominated by midfield battles. Wolverhampton Wanderers showed some promise in possession but failed to capitalise, with Tolu Arokodare picking up a yellow card in the 50th minute before Yéremy Pino was booked for Palace in the 59th minute. As the game progressed into the second half, Palace made a substitution in the 60th minute with Eddie Nketiah replacing Jean-Philippe Mateta, which seemed to inject energy into their attack.

Crystal Palace broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Daniel Muñoz scored, assisted by Maxence Lacroix, shifting the momentum decisively in their favour. Wolverhampton responded with double substitutions in the 66th minute, bringing on Hwang Hee-Chan for Tolu Arokodare and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde for Marshall Munetsi, but Palace extended their lead in the 69th minute through Yéremy Pino's goal, assisted by Adam Wharton. Further changes followed, including João Gomes' yellow card in the 77th minute for Wolves and late substitutions from both teams, but Wolverhampton could not find a way back, resulting in a 0-2 victory for the visitors.

Crystal Palace edged possession with 52% compared to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 48%, allowing them to dictate the tempo in key phases and ultimately secure the win through better utilisation of their slight advantage in building attacks. Wolverhampton recorded an impressive 54 successful dribbles against Palace's 41, highlighting their individual flair in attempting to break lines, yet this did not translate into goals, as evidenced by their zero assists compared to Palace's two, which directly contributed to the scoring. Corners favoured Palace 4-1, providing more set-piece opportunities that pressured Wolves' defence, while the card count—two yellows for Wolverhampton and three for Palace—reflected a feisty encounter without escalating to reds, though it disrupted rhythm without causing major numerical disadvantages.

Substitutions played a role in the dynamics, with Wolverhampton using four changes, including Hwang Hee-Chan replacing Tolu Arokodare and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde coming on for Marshall Munetsi at 66', aiming to refresh their attack but failing to overturn the deficit; Palace utilised all five, such as Eddie Nketiah for Jean-Philippe Mateta at 60' and later moves like Jefferson Lerma for Daichi Kamada at 81', which helped maintain control and protect their lead without any penalties or injury-time goals influencing the outcome.

The game's turning point arrived in the second half when Daniel Muñoz netted for Crystal Palace in the 63rd minute, assisted by Maxence Lacroix, breaking the stalemate after a period of mounting pressure following Eddie Nketiah's substitution for Jean-Philippe Mateta just three minutes earlier. This goal exposed Wolverhampton's defensive vulnerabilities, and despite their immediate response with Hwang Hee-Chan replacing Tolu Arokodare and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde coming on for Marshall Munetsi in the 66th minute, Palace capitalised further with Yéremy Pino's strike in the 69th minute, assisted by Adam Wharton, effectively sealing the result. Disciplinary issues added to the drama, with yellow cards for Pino in the 59th minute and Daniel Muñoz in the 66th minute disrupting Palace's flow momentarily, but their tactical adjustments, including late substitutions like Jefferson Lerma for Daichi Kamada and Joel Devenny for Pino at 81', ensured they held firm against a late Wolverhampton push.

Wolverhampton Wanderers lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, relying on a solid defensive structure to contain threats, with standout partnerships in midfield where João Gomes provided tenacity despite his 77th-minute booking, and forward roles occupied by players like Tolu Arokodare, who featured prominently until his substitution in the 66th minute.

Crystal Palace deployed a 3-4-3 setup, emphasising width and attacking fluidity, with key roles filled by wing-backs like Daniel Muñoz, who contributed decisively before his 66th-minute yellow card, and midfield partnerships such as Adam Wharton linking effectively with forwards, enabling goals from Muñoz and Yéremy Pino.

Yéremy Pino earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal contribution to Crystal Palace's victory, scoring the second goal in the 69th minute with composure and displaying relentless energy throughout his time on the pitch before being replaced by Joel Devenny in the 81st minute, despite picking up a yellow card in the 59th minute that added to his combative display.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Fulham (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Burnley (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Sunderland (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)

Languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table in 20th position with just two points, Wolverhampton Wanderers face a daunting task to turn their form around after three consecutive defeats, including this 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace. Their next challenge comes against ninth-placed Aston Villa, who boast 18 points, in a fixture scheduled for 30 November at 14:05, offering a chance for Wolves to regroup and secure vital points in their fight against relegation.

Crystal Palace, sitting comfortably in fourth place with 20 points, continue their impressive run following this 2-0 away victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, building on a recent win and draw that highlight their solid form. They now prepare for a midweek European clash against Strasbourg on 27 November at 20:00, a match that could further bolster their momentum despite the opponents’ details remaining to be confirmed.

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