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HISTORY OF WOLVES V LIVERPOOL
first meetings
The first meeting of the two clubs was in Division 1 on the 29th September 1894 played at Molineux in front of 4,000 fans, the game finished 3-1 win for Wolves.
FA Cup – The first meeting was on the 15th February 1896 in the 2nd Round of the competition played at Molineux in front of 15,000 fans the game finished 2-0 win for Wolves.
League Cup -19th December 1973 was the quarter final of the competition played at Molineux in front of 15,242 fans the game finished with a 1-0 win for Wolves.
Premier League – The first meeting of the two clubs was on the 21st January 2004, played at Molineux in front of 29,380 fans and the game finished 1-1.
other meetings
There were two meetings between the sides in pre season friendlies which both were played at Molineux. The first one was played on the 20th July 1999 in front of 24,630 fans and it ended in 2-0 win for Liverpool and the 2nd meeting of the two sides was on the 3rd August 2001 in front of 28,000 fans and it ended in a 3-0 win for Liverpool.
Premier League – The most recent game in the Premier League was on the 16th February 2025 the game finished 2-1 to Liverpool goal scorers for Liverpool were Luis Diaz & Mohammed Salah, Wolves goal scorer was Matheus Cunha in front of 60,401 fans.
FA Cup – The latest meeting was on the 17th January 2023 which was in the 3rd round of the competition this was a replay played at Molineux the game finished 1-0 to Liverpool.
4th February 2023 Wolves 3 Liverpool 0 at Molineux
1st March 2023 Liverpool 2 Wolves 0 at Anfield
16th September 2023 Wolves 1 Liverpool 3 at Molineux
19th May 2024 Liverpool 2 Wolves 0 at Anfield
28th September 2024 Wolves 1 Liverpool 2 at Molineux
16th February 2025 Liverpool 2 Wolves 1 at Anfield
do you remember?
Setting the scene
Wolves went to Anfield in unusual circumstances. John Barnwell resigned on 8 January after ongoing disputes with chairman Harry Marshall. Ian Ross stepped in as caretaker manager, and this match was his first in charge.
Wolves kicked off towards the famous Kop in the first half.
First half
Liverpool started brightly and had the first real effort when Ray Houghton? (keep as Whelan per your notes) Whelan set up Ian Rush, who fired over the bar.
Soon after, Neal and Dalglish combined well, the ball found Lawrenson, and Bradshaw made a good save to keep Wolves level.
Dalglish was at the heart of everything early on, drifting into space and testing the Wolves back line. Liverpool looked in control, but Wolves struck first.
Goal: Liverpool 0 Wolves 1 (Atkinson, 16)
Wolves took the lead when Richards and Matthews caused problems inside the Liverpool box. The pressure unsettled the defence, and Atkinson finished from close range in front of Grobbelaar.
Wolves nearly made it two when Gray forced a save from Grobbelaar.
Liverpool then had chances of their own. McDermott went close after two Wolves defenders got in each other’s way, but his shot went wide. Souness followed with an effort that Bradshaw tipped over.
At half-time, Wolves were in front.
Half-time: Liverpool 0 Wolves 1
Second half
Liverpool came out looking for an equaliser. Whelan had the first shot of the half, blasting over after being set up by Rush.
Wolves were inches from a second when Matthews hit an unorthodox volley that struck the bar, with the keeper close to being beaten.
Liverpool then changed approach, making a substitution by taking off a defender and bringing on an attacker to chase the game.
From that point, Liverpool dominated. Whelan had a header saved by Bradshaw, and Wolves were pushed deeper as the pressure built.
With around 20 minutes left, Wolves conceded a free kick. They cleared the danger, but Liverpool kept the ball alive, winning a corner. From the next phase, Whelan scooped an effort over the bar.
Goal: Liverpool 1 Wolves 1 (Whelan, 74)
Liverpool finally levelled when Whelan and substitute Johnson combined. A cross into the Wolves box was met and headed home for the equaliser.
Goal: Liverpool 2 Wolves 1 (Dalglish, 82)
Liverpool then turned the screw. Wolves looked tired, and the home side found the winner when Dalglish drove a shot from outside the box into the bottom corner, beating Bradshaw.
Liverpool saw the game out after a dominant second half.
Full-time: Liverpool 2 Wolves 1
Interesting facts and stats
It had been 30 years since Wolves last won at Anfield.
It had been 10 years since Wolves last scored at Anfield (John Richards in 1972).
Teams
Liverpool
Grobbelaar, Neal, Lawrenson, Thompson, Whelan, Hansen, Dalglish, A Kennedy, Rush, McDermott, Souness
Sub: Johnson
Goals: Whelan (74), Dalglish (82)
Manager: Bob Paisley
Wolves
Bradshaw, Palmer, Parkin, Daniel, Gallagher, Berry, Matthews, Clarke, Gray, Richards, Atkinson
Sub: Brazier
Goal: Atkinson (16)
Caretaker manager: Ian Ross
Attendance: 26,438
Division 1 – The biggest win between the two clubs was on the 7th December 1946, this was played at Anfield in front of 52,512 fans, the game ended in a 5-1 win for Wolves.
Premier League – The biggest win between the two clubs was on the 4th February 2023 with Wolves winning the game 3-0.
FA Cup – The biggest win between the two clubs in the FA Cup was in a 5th Round tie played at Molineux in front of 61,315 fans on the 11th February 1939 and the score was a 4-1 win for Wolves.
Do you remember this high scoring game despite losing along with controversy?
First half
Liverpool took the lead through Emlyn Hughes, who would later play for Wolves. He struck from outside the box, and the shot cannoned in off the post.
Half-time: Liverpool 1 Wolves 0
Second half
Wolves came out with more purpose and found an equaliser from a set piece.
Goal: Liverpool 1 Wolves 1 (Kindon, 64)
A McCalliog free kick from the right picked out Richards. His initial effort was saved by Clemence, but John Kindonreacted quickest and scored on the rebound. It was his first Wolves goal after joining from Burnley.
Liverpool almost went back in front when Lloyd headed just wide at the far post after good work from Keegan.
Wolves had a big chance of their own. Bailey drove forward on a strong run and slipped the ball to an unmarked Richards, but Richards hit his shot straight at Clemence, who dealt with it well.
Liverpool then reclaimed the lead with a well-worked move.
Goal: Liverpool 2 Wolves 1 (Cormack, 75)
Keegan broke towards the byline under pressure, forced towards the corner flag, and still managed to deliver a superb cross. Heighway headed it back across goal, and Cormack headed past Parkes for his first Liverpool goal.
Wolves nearly hit back straight away. From the restart, Bailey fired at goal and Clemence misread it with the sun in his eyes, but the shot crashed off the crossbar. Bad luck for Wolves.
Liverpool kept the pressure on, creating chances and testing Parkes, who did well to keep Wolves in the game.
Controversy: Wolves down to 10 men
The turning point came with a disputed incident in the box. The referee gave a late decision after McCalliog challenged Cormack. Wolves protested, but the referee spoke to his linesman, called McCalliog over, and sent him off, leaving Wolves with 10 men.
Late goals
Goal: Liverpool 3 Wolves 1 (Smith, pen 81)
Smith took the penalty and scored. The referee then ordered a retake, and Smith scored again, sending Parkes the wrong way.
Goal: Liverpool 4 Wolves 1 (Keegan, 85)
Liverpool put the game beyond Wolves when Heighway delivered a free kick and Keegan headed home.
Goal: Liverpool 4 Wolves 2 (Richards, 89)
Wolves grabbed a late consolation. Bailey got into the box, crossed for Richards, and Richards finished to make it 4-2.
Full-time: Liverpool 4 Wolves 2
Teams
Liverpool
Clemence, Lawler, Lindsey, Smith, Lloyd, Hughes, Keegan, Cormack, Heighway, Toshack, Callaghan
Sub: Hall
Goals: Hughes (29), Cormack (75), Smith (pen 81), Keegan (85)
Manager: Bill Shankly
Wolves
Parkes, Shaw, Taylor, Bailey, Munro, McAlle, McCalliog, Hibbitt, Richards, Dougan, Kindon
Sub: Daley
Goals: Kindon (64), Richards (89)
Manager: Bill McGarry
Attendance: 43,886
Division 1 – The biggest defeat was on the 16th September 1963 at Anfield in front of 44,050 fans and 28th September 1968 at Molineux in front of 39,310 fans with a 6-0 scoreline
Premier League – The biggest defeat was on the 6th December 2020 in front of 2,000 fans at Anfield due to Covid 19 restrictions and the game ended in a 4-0 win for Liverpool.
FA Cup – The biggest defeat was on the 2nd February 1952 which was a 4th Round Tie played at Anfield in front of 61,905 and the game ended in a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
Alun Evans Played for Wolves 1967-1968 made 22 appearances and scored 4 goals and played for Liverpool 1968-1972 made 79 appearances and scored 21 goals most expensive teenager at the time bought by Bill Shankly for £100,000 in September 1968.
Emlyn Hughes Played for Liverpool 1967-1979 made 474 appearances and scored 35 goals and played for Wolves 1979-1981 made 58 appearances and scored 2 goals.
Sheyi Ojo Played for Liverpool 2015-2022 made 8 appearances and scored 0 goals and played for Wolves in a loan spell 2015-2016 made 17 appearances and scored 2 goals.
Paul Ince Played for Liverpool 1997-1999 made 65 appearances and scored 14 goals and played for Wolves 2002-2006 115 appearances and scored 10 goals.
Robbie Keane Played for Wolves 1997-1999 made 73 appearances and scored 24 goals and played for Liverpool 2008-2009 made 19 appearances and scored 5 goals.
Conor Coady Played for Liverpool 2011-2014 made 1 appearance and played for Wolves 2015-2022 made 273 appearances and scored 6 goals.
Diogo Jota Played for Wolves 2017-2020 made 111 appearances and scored 33 goals which includes his 1-year loan spell and plays for Liverpool at this current time been there since 2020 made 145 appearances and scored 56 goals to this date of article posted.
Cyril Sidlow Played for Wolves 1937-1946 and 1953-1955 and played for Liverpool 1946-1951 made 165 appearances.
Dick Forshaw Played for Liverpool 1919-1927 made 266 appearances and scored 117 goals and played for Wolves 1929-1930.
Jimmy Melia Played for Liverpool 1954-1964 made 269 appearances and scored 76 goals and played for Wolves 1964 made 24 appearances and scored 4 goals.
Mark Walters Played for Liverpool 1991-1996 made 94 appearances and scored 14 goals and played for Wolves in a loan spell 1994-1995 made 11 appearances and scored 3 goals.
Mark Kennedy Played for Liverpool 1995-1998 made 16 appearances and played for Wolves 2001-2006 made 167 appearances and scored 12 goals.
Jermaine Pennant Played for Liverpool 2006-2009 made 55 appearances and scored 2 goals and played for Wolves in a loan spell 2012-2013 made 15 appearances.
Darren Potter Played for Liverpool 2003-2007 made 2 appearances and played for Wolves 2006 in a loan spell and permanent spell 2007-2009 made 56 appearances and scored 1 goal in a FA Cup tie against Oldham Athletic.
Paul Stewart Played for Liverpool 1992-1996 made 32 appearances and scored 1 goal and played for Wolves in a loan spell from Liverpool 1994 made 8 appearances and scored 2 goals.
Other players who played for both clubs.
Leonard Ashurst, George Bowen, Jack Chadburn, Adam Hammill, Paul Harrison, Billy Hartill, Ki Jana Hoever, Jack Hopkins, Paul Jones, Willie Jordan, Joseph Keetley, Andrew Lonergan, Jorgensen Nielsen, Sheyi Ovo, Matt O’Mahoney, Paulinho, Ian Ross, Robert Alexander Scott, Sammy Smyth.
Played, Coached, Managed Both Teams.
Ian Ross Played for Liverpool 1966-1972 made 48 appearances and scored 2 goals and played for Wolves 1979-1982 never made any appearances for the first team as he joined up as a coach working with John Barnwell until 1982 when he took over as caretaker manager of Wolves when John Barnwell was sacked but he lost all 5 games he was in charge of Wolves and then left.
Dean Saunders Played for Liverpool 1991-1992 made 42 appearances and scored 11 goals and also managed Wolves 2013 for 4 months.
I have been a Wolves fan for over 30 years, I have supported them both home and away games in the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s and now like looking into wolves games the stats behind the games they play in the Premier League. I have also done the 92 football league grounds and shortly be doing a ebook about peoples favourite match they went to along with a match report and if possible stats from game.
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It’s Week 18 of Premier League predictions on Always Wolves Fan TV, and the Christmas fixtures are here. Dave and Emma look back at how their Week 17 picks went, share their latest scores (with Dave extending his lead), then get stuck into a full set of match calls for the next round.
Week 17 recap: Dave wins the week and stretches the gap
With one match still to play at the time of recording (Fulham vs Nottingham Forest), the week was already settled because Dave and Emma both picked the same score for that remaining fixture.
Dave’s big swing came from landing three exact scorelines, while Emma got more general outcomes right. It’s the classic predictions story, the “nearly” picks don’t pay as well as bang-on calls.
There was also a bit of familiar Wolves fan realism floating around in the background. When your own team is struggling, it makes predicting everyone else feel strangely easier.
Birthday plans, Birmingham, and a very early recording
This episode was recorded on the Monday because it was a special Tuesday for both of them. It was Dave’s birthday, and they had plans in Birmingham.
The big outing was the theatre, with a trip to see Fiddler on the Roof. Add meals out, a busy Christmas week, and it made sense to get the predictions recorded early.
This week is packed with Boxing Day football and plenty of tough calls. Some picks matched, some didn’t, and the Liverpool vs Wolves prediction came with a bit of teasing too.
Manchester United vs Newcastle
Emma: Manchester United 2-2 Newcastle
Dave: Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle
A few key bits of reasoning came up during this one:
Manchester United’s away league form has been poor (only two wins in their last eight away league matches).
Newcastle have had the better of the recent head-to-heads (winning five of the last six).
Newcastle have only managed one away win this season, which kept both predictions in draw territory.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Emma: Forest 1-2 Manchester City
Dave: Forest 1-3 Manchester City
Both see City winning, with the only real debate being how many goals. Dave backed City’s momentum a bit more strongly, while Emma went for a tighter scoreline.
Arsenal vs Brighton
Dave: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Emma: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Same score, same outcome. Both think Arsenal have enough to deal with a good Brighton side, and keep their title push moving.
Brentford vs Bournemouth
Emma: Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
Dave: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
Emma expects more goals here, pointing out that both sides can score. Dave still likes the draw, but sees a lower-scoring game.
There was also a very Wolves-flavoured moment of frustration around Brentford’s recent performance. The point was simple: teams often don’t need to be brilliant to beat Wolves right now, they just wait for mistakes.
Burnley vs Everton
Dave: Burnley 1-2 Everton
Emma: Burnley 1-2 Everton
A rare full match for match agreement. Both go for Everton to edge it, with Burnley down in the mix near Wolves. The festive chat drifted into “Toffees at Christmas” territory, which felt about right.
Liverpool vs Wolves
Emma: Liverpool 4-0 Wolves
Dave: Not revealed in this episode (held back for the Liverpool vs Wolves match preview)
Emma originally toyed with a 3-0 type scoreline, then pushed it even further and landed on 4-0.
Dave didn’t share his score in this predictions show, saying he’d reveal it in his Liverpool vs Wolves match preview instead. If you’re putting your own prediction in, this is the one that really sets the tone for Wolves’ festive hopes (or fears).
West Ham vs Fulham
Emma: West Ham 2-1 Fulham
Dave: West Ham 1-1 Fulham
Emma backed West Ham’s home form to make the difference. Dave stuck with a draw, pointing out that derby games can get unpredictable fast.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Dave: Chelsea 2-2 Aston Villa
Emma: Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
Villa’s form was a big talking point. Emma sees them continuing their excellent run, while Dave thinks Chelsea might be the side that finally slows them down.
They compared Villa’s winning streak to Wolves’ awful run, with a joke that Villa have basically pinched all of Wolves’ points.
SUNDERLAND V LEEDS
Emma: Sunderland 1 Leeds 1
Dave:Sunderland 2 Leeds 1
CRYSTAL PALACE V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Emma Crystal Palace 2 Spurs 2
Dave: Crystal Palace 2 Spurs 1
Match Bingo: how Dave and Emma play along during Liverpool vs Wolves
As always, this episode was in association with Match Bingo, a way of watching a match with a live bingo card running alongside the game.
Dave and Emma pointed viewers towards the app and explained what they were doing for Liverpool vs Wolves:
Prize pot: £250
Card price: £2 each
Deal: buy four cards, get one free
New users offer: 100 percent bonus on deposits (minimum £10)
Important: 18 plus, UK residents, gamble responsibly
Signup code mentioned: always
If you want to check it out, they linked it here: Match Bingo app for Always Wolves Fan TV.
Emma also mentioned she might play Fulham vs Forest as a second game if she watched it later, depending on whether Christmas jobs were done first.
They also said plenty of viewers had already joined in and enjoyed it, with wins ranging from small amounts up to much bigger ones, and that they’d won on it themselves too.