wolves vs west ham

 

Match Details

Competition: Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) Second Round

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM BST

Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England

Result: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 - 2 West Ham United

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 Events and Goal Scorers

Wolves took the lead just before halftime through Rodrigo Gomes (43'). The goal came on the rebound after a penalty kick from Hwang Hee-chan was saved.

West Ham responded in the second half with two quick goals. Tomáš Souček (50') scored a close-range header, and Lucas Paquetá (63') followed up with another header to put the Hammers in front.

Jørgen Strand Larsen was the hero for Wolves, coming off the bench to score two late goals. He equalized in the 82nd minute and then scored the winner with a powerful header in the 84th minute to complete the comeback.

Team News and Manager Reaction

Wolves: Manager Vitor Pereira made eight changes to his starting lineup from their previous Premier League match, showing that the Carabao Cup was not his top priority. The win marks their first of the season.

West Ham: Manager Graham Potter made four changes to his side, including key players Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá, in an attempt to secure a first win of the season. The defeat is West Ham's third in a row.

Jørgen Strand Larsen was named Player of the Match for his game-winning brace. There has been speculation about a transfer to Newcastle, but Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has stated that the player is not agitating for a move.

Jarrod Bowen was seen in a heated exchange with a West Ham supporter after the final whistle. He later issued an apology on Instagram for his post-match conduct.

Match Officials

The umpire (referee) for the match was Samuel Barrott.

What's Next

Wolves will now advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup. The draw for the next round will take place on Wednesday night. West Ham's quest to win the Carabao Cup for the first time is over for this season.