West Ham v Wolves result
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West Ham 2–1 Wolves — West Ham won this Premier League match.
The result
West Ham beat Wolves 2–1 at London Stadium in the Premier League on Monday 9 December. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Wolves created the better chances, 1.47 xG to 0.95 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — West Ham: T. Souček (54’, assisted by Jarrod Bowen) and Jarrod Bowen (72’, assisted by Mohammed Kudus); Wolves: Matthew Doherty (69’, assisted by Rayan Aït-Nouri).
Discipline
J. Brooks showed nine yellow cards — against 4.1 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — West Ham: Emerson (45’), Carlos Soler (50’), L. Fabianski (90+4’), Guido Rodríguez (90+5’) and Jarrod Bowen (90+10’); Wolves: Matheus Cunha (45+1’), Matthew Doherty (49’), João Gomes (63’) and Mario Lemina (90+10’).
What it changes
Wolves have lost their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) 11.0, Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) 7.7 and Matthew Doherty (Wolves) 7.3 led the match.
Next up
West Ham next host Southampton on 24 October 2026.
Wolves next host Portsmouth on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for West Ham: West Ham v Southampton, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Wolves: Wolves v Portsmouth, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: West Ham 2–1 Wolves · Premier League
- Venue: London Stadium · London
- Referee: J. Brooks
- Head-to-head (last 6): West Ham 4 · draws 0 · Wolves 2 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: West Ham 1W 1D 3L · Wolves 2W 1D 2L
West Ham 2–1 Wolves (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 December 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | West Ham for / against | Line | Wolves for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 7.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.88 for · 8.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.88 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.88 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.13 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.63 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.5 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: J. Brooks — 4.08 yellow cards a game, 0.25 red cards, 19.58 fouls over 12 matches (2.08 to the home side, 2 to the away side).
West Ham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Álvarez n 8 | 60.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 45.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | — |
| V. Coufal n 8 | 53.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| Carlos Soler n 8 | 48.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | Matheus Cunha |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 70.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 45.1 | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| D. Ings n 8 | 26.3 | 3 | 1.7 |
| A. Irving n 8 | 30.9 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| M. Kudus n 8 | 72.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 90 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ings n 8 | 26.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| N. Füllkrug n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Emerson n 8 | 75 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| C. Summerville n 8 | 48.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson n 8 | 75 | 4.5 |
| G. Rodríguez n 8 | 57.1 | 3.2 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 70.5 | 2.7 |
| E. Álvarez n 8 | 60.9 | 2.2 |
| A. Irving n 8 | 30.9 | 2.2 |
Wolves
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Sarabia n 8 | 42.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 20.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
| João Gomes n 8 | 87.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 86.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 | Carlos Soler |
| S. Bueno n 8 | 76.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 75.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 86.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Pablo Sarabia n 8 | 42.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| João Gomes n 8 | 87.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 20.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Matheus Cunha n 8 | 86.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| T. Doyle n 8 | 39.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Bellegarde n 8 | 46 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gonçalo Guedes n 8 | 20.9 | 5.4 |
| André n 8 | 68.1 | 3.8 |
| Rodrigo Gomes n 8 | 35 | 3.5 |
| João Gomes n 8 | 87.4 | 3.3 |
| M. Lemina n 8 | 76.6 | 3.1 |
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Match statistics & details
| West Ham | Wolves | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Possession | 46% |
| 0.95 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 |
| 19 | Shots | 19 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 15 | Shots inside the box | 12 |
| 11 | Corners | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 12 | Fouls | 17 |
| 5 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 432 | Passes | 377 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 77% |
West Ham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Fabianski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Mavropanos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| M. Kilman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| T. Souček | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Bowen | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Y | 8.2 |
| Emerson | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| E. Álvarez | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Kudus | 87 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Summerville | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Carlos Soler | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| Lucas Paquetá sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Ings sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| G. Rodríguez sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. Cresswell sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Todibo sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Wolves player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Johnstone | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Nélson Semedo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Bueno | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Toti Gomes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Doherty | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Y | 8.2 |
| M. Lemina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | Y | 7 |
| Matheus Cunha | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| R. Aït-Nouri | 86 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| João Gomes | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.2 |
| André | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Strand Larsen | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Bellegarde sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gonçalo Guedes sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Rodrigo Gomes sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Doyle sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind West Ham v Wolves — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-04-06 Wolves 1–2 West Ham
- 2023-12-17 West Ham 3–0 Wolves
- 2023-01-14 Wolves 1–0 West Ham
- 2022-10-01 West Ham 2–0 Wolves
- 2022-02-27 West Ham 1–0 Wolves
- 2021-11-20 Wolves 1–0 West Ham
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between West Ham and Wolves?
- In their last 6 meetings, West Ham won 4, Wolves won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of West Ham and Wolves?
- Recent form — West Ham 1W 1D 3L; Wolves 2W 1D 2L.
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