Chelsea will look to avoid a response from managerless Wolves this weekend.
The Premier League's bottom side sacked Vitor Pereira on Sunday after their winless start to the season reached 10 matches.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' South Korean striker #11 Hwang Hee-chan (L) and Chelsea's English defender #04 Tosin Adarabioyo (2L) remonstrate with each other during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on October 29, 2025. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
2
Chelsea and Wolves meet for the second time in two weeks this weekendCredit: AFP
Can't beat a CARRIER BAG! Jamie O'Hara MOCKS Jason Cundy after Chelsea DRAW to Qarabag!
Under-23s boss Jamie Collins and academy coach Richard Walker are set to take charge against the Blues this weekend.
Wolves head into the match eight points from safety after collecting just two points so far this term.
Meanwhile, they have lost their last three meetings with Chelsea, including a 4-3 Carabao Cup defeat last month.
The last four matches between these two sides has produced a combined 25 goals.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
Chelsea will be happy as long as they claim all three points, though, which could see Enzo Maresca's side into second in the table.
Chelsea vs Wolves: Date and how to follow
The Blues will welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, November 8, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
talkSPORT will also have exclusive live commentary from west London as Faye Carruthers presents GameDay Exclusive.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts.
Sky Sports will broadcast live coverage of the Premier League's latest late kick-off from 7.45pm.
Chelsea vs Wolves: Last five meetings
October 2025 - Wolves 3-4 Chelsea
January 2025 - Chelsea 3-1 Wolves
August 2024 - Wolves 2-6 Chelsea
February 2024 - Chelsea 2-4 Wolves
December 2023 - Wolves 2-1 Chelsea
Chelsea vs Wolves: Team news
Chelsea suffered another injury blow on Wednesday as Romeo Lavia was forced off minutes into their clash with Qarabag.
However, Pedro Neto may return against his old side after missing the trip to Azerbaijan.
Benoit Badiashile is not expected to make a comeback until after the international break, though.
He remains alongside Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill on the list of injury absentees.
Palmer's potential return from a groin injury has been pushed back to December.
As for the visitors, Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou is suspended following his red card against Fulham last weekend.
Rodrigo Gomes and Matt Doherty are also set to miss out through injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 1: Romeo Lavia of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)
2
Lavia is the latest Chelsea player to suffer an injury setback in a blow for MarescaCredit: Getty
Chelsea vs Wolves: What has been said?
Wolves parted company with Pereira on Sunday night following their winless start to the 2025/26 season.
Executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Vitor and his team worked tirelessly for Wolves and helped guide us through a challenging period last season, for which we are grateful.
Read More on talkSPORT
“Unfortunately, the start to this season has been a disappointment and, despite our strong desire to give the head coach time and matches to find an improvement, we have reached a point where we must make a change.
“We thank Vitor and his staff for their efforts and wish them the very best for the future.”