Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in a competitive Premier League clash at Anfield. The first half saw Liverpool take control late on, with Ryan Gravenberch opening the scoring in the 41st minute after a well-timed assist from Jeremie Frimpong, followed quickly by Florian Wirtz doubling the lead in the 42nd minute thanks to Hugo Ekitiké’s setup. Wolverhampton Wanderers pulled one back early in the second half through Santiago Bueno in the 51st minute, but Liverpool held firm to secure the points.

This win extends Liverpool’s strong recent form, with three straight victories following a couple of draws, keeping them in the hunt for top spots. Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, remain mired in a dismal run of five consecutive league defeats, which made their second-half response a brief highlight in an otherwise tough outing. Both sides made tactical changes, with Wolverhampton Wanderers introducing three substitutes around the hour mark to chase the game, but Liverpool’s defence stood up to the pressure.

Liverpool dominated possession with over two-thirds of the ball, which allowed them to control the tempo and create more attacking opportunities, as shown by their far higher number of successful dribbles that broke through Wolverhampton Wanderers’ lines. Corners were fairly even, suggesting Wolverhampton Wanderers posed some set-piece threats despite being outplayed overall, while the assist count highlights Liverpool’s sharper final-third play that led to their two goals.

Discipline was clean for Liverpool with no cards, but Wolverhampton Wanderers picked up one yellow for André, adding to their frustrations. Substitutions saw Liverpool make three changes, including Conor Bradley coming on for Federico Chiesa at 61 minutes, Cody Gakpo replacing Hugo Ekitiké at 86 minutes, and Trey Nyoni taking over from Florian Wirtz in stoppage time, while Wolverhampton Wanderers used four, with a triple switch at 62 minutes where Jørgen Strand Larsen replaced Hee-chan Hwang, Jackson Tchatchoua came on for Matt Doherty, and David Møller Wolfe took Hugo Bueno’s place, followed by Jhon Arias for Yerson Mosquera at 79 minutes.

The game’s turning points came just before half-time when Liverpool struck twice in quick succession: Ryan Gravenberch’s 41st-minute goal, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong, broke the deadlock, and Florian Wirtz added another a minute later with Hugo Ekitiké providing the assist, giving the hosts a commanding lead. Wolverhampton Wanderers responded after the break with Santiago Bueno’s 51st-minute strike, pulling them back into contention and shifting momentum briefly.

André’s yellow card in the 56th minute for Wolverhampton Wanderers added tension, but the visitors’ triple substitution at 62 minutes—Jørgen Strand Larsen for Hee-chan Hwang, Jackson Tchatchoua for Matt Doherty, and David Møller Wolfe for Hugo Bueno—aimed to inject energy, though Liverpool’s later changes, like Conor Bradley replacing Federico Chiesa at 61 minutes, helped them manage the closing stages effectively.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that emphasised attacking width and midfield control, with Ryan Gravenberch anchoring effectively and Florian Wirtz shining in an advanced role behind the striker. Partnerships like Jeremie Frimpong assisting Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitiké setting up Wirtz highlighted their fluid forward play, while substitutions such as Conor Bradley for Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo for Ekitiké maintained their structure.

Wolverhampton Wanderers set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape focused on defensive solidity and counter-attacks, with Santiago Bueno proving key at the back by scoring their only goal. Midfield efforts were disrupted by André’s yellow card, and changes like Jørgen Strand Larsen replacing Hee-chan Hwang and Jackson Tchatchoua for Matt Doherty aimed to bolster their push, while Jhon Arias came on for Yerson Mosquera late on.

Florian Wirtz earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his standout performance, netting one goal and delivering three key passes that kept Liverpool’s attack ticking. Though he didn’t register an assist or create big chances in the stats, his overall influence in the final third was clear, and he was substituted in stoppage time with Trey Nyoni coming on in his place.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

Liverpool have just secured a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, continuing their positive run of three consecutive league victories after a couple of draws, which has them sitting fourth on 32 points. They face Leeds United next on 1 January 2026 at 17:30, with the opposition currently 16th on 19 points, offering a chance to build momentum and strengthen their push for European spots against a side scrapping to climb away from danger.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have just suffered a 1-2 defeat to Liverpool, extending their miserable streak of five straight league losses that has left them bottom of the table in 20th on just two points. Their next challenge is against Manchester United on 30 December 2025 at 20:15, with the opposition sixth on 29 points, making it a tough test where they desperately need to halt the slide to avoid deepening their relegation troubles.

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