Overview
- Wolves won the Black Country derby 1-0 after Fer Lopez pounced on a misplaced pass from Nat Phillips to goalkeeper Max O'Leary to score the decisive goal.
- Captain Toti produced a dominant defensive display with multiple interceptions, headed clearances and eight of ten aerial duels won that kept West Brom to a tiny expected goals tally.
- Manager Cesar Peixoto set a clear tactical plan of selective high pressing and disciplined shape that forced the error which led to the goal and limited West Brom's build-up play.
- West Brom left Molineux dejected with players calling it their worst performance of the season and questions raised about late substitutions and squad depth ahead of their next fixtures.
- The derby was the first at Molineux with supporters in 14 years and the crowd helped sustain Wolves' intensity as they head into the international break with momentum.