Wolves vs West Brom

Wolves edged past West Brom 1-0 at Molineux on Sunday, 20 September 2026, in a Black Country derby that stayed goalless through a tight, scrappy first half. Neither side carved out much in the way of clear chances before the break, and the 0-0 half-time score felt about right for the way things had gone. The second half was a different story, with Wolves finding the breakthrough that proved enough to separate the two sides. It wasn't a classic, but results like this matter more than style at this stage of the season. Wolves take all three points and move up the table, while West Brom will be frustrated at falling short again in a fixture that always carries extra weight. For the home crowd, a narrow win in a derby is still a win, and they'll take the bragging rights without complaint. West Brom, meanwhile, head back up the road with plenty to work on.

Wolves 1-0 West Brom was the final score at Molineux Stadium, in a game where Wolves did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Wolves also had the better share of the ball, holding 45% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Wolves against 7 from West Brom over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Wolves, and West Brom pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.