Overview

• Marshall Munetsi put Wolves ahead in the 29th minute, with Tolu Arokodare sealing the result in the 87th for his first goal for the club.
• Sam Johnstone preserved the shutout with crucial saves, including tipping Michael Keane’s header over and denying a late James Garner drive.
• Everton increased pressure after the break as Jack Grealish came on, but sustained attacks produced no equaliser, with Garner also striking the crossbar.
• Pereira made nine changes from the previous outing, leaning on squad depth to navigate the third‑round tie.
• The victory lifts Wolves into the fourth round and offers respite from a run of Premier League defeats.