Analysis The numbers behind the result
Wolves edge Burnley with superior shot quality
The result was a fair reflection of Wolves' greater threat, as their higher expected goals (1.85 vs 1.04) indicates more high-quality chances. Despite Burnley's early lead through Jamie Vardy's 20th-minute goal, Wolves' persistence paid off, with Fer López equalizing in the 39th minute before Tawanda Chirewa secured the winner in the 72nd.
Wolves created more dangerous opportunities, evidenced by their 12 shots inside the box compared to Burnley's 8. Wolves' clinical edge was also apparent in their higher shots on target (8 vs 4). Burnley's possession of 47% did not translate into sustained attacking pressure, with Wolves' slightly superior passing accuracy (417 accurate passes vs Burnley's 350) enabling them to control the game more effectively.
The decisive factor in Wolves' victory was their ability to convert key moments into goals, highlighted by their higher expected goals figure. Chirewa's late winner, assisted by Mateus Mane, encapsulated their superior efficiency in front of goal.
Match Timeline
Formations
Team Stats
Possession
Expected Goals (xG)
Line-ups
- 37G. Coudert
- 2K. Walker
- 18H. Ekdal
- 44Igor
- 23Lucas Pires
- 3Max Alleyne
- 5R. Hatate
- 19L. Ramazani
- 29J. Laurent
- 7J. Bruun Larsen
- 9J. Vardy
- A. Broja
- L. Castell
- M. Edwards
- A. Hountondji
- U. Raghouber
- C. Roberts
- D. Satpaev
- O. Sonne
- M. Weiß
- 1José Sá
- 38J. Tchatchoua
- 34N. Djiga
- 24Toti Gomes
- 33G. Konan
- 5M. Munetsi
- 7André
- 27J. Bellegarde
- 28Fer López
- 19R. Saïd
- 14S. Neave
- K. Trippier
- Y. Mosquera
- João Virgínia
- M. Mane
- L. Krejčí
- J. James
- T. Doyle
- T. Chirewa
- Hugo Bueno

