Man City edge Wolves thanks to dramatic John Stones winner
Manchester City defender John Stones scored a last-gasp winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolves on Sunday.
English Premier League
FULL TIME
- Jørgen Strand Larsen 7'
- Josko Gvardiol 33'
- John Stones 90'+5'
Molineux Stadium · 31,319 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Cardiff City | W 3-0 | English League Championship |
| 10/24/26 | vs Watford | W 1-0 | English League Championship |
| 10/20/26 | vs Portsmouth | D 1-1 | English League Championship |
| 10/16/26 | @ Burnley | W 2-1 | English League Championship |
| 10/13/26 | vs Bolton Wanderers | L 1-3 | English League Championship |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Yellow Card 90'+8'
Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
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Goal - Header 90'+5'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 2. John Stones (Manchester City) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Phil Foden with a cross following a corner.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
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Substitution 90'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde replaces João Gomes.
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Substitution 86'
Substitution, Manchester City. Matheus Nunes replaces Mateo Kovacic.
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Substitution 80'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes replaces Jørgen Strand Larsen.
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Manchester City. Jack Grealish replaces Savinho.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Carlos Forbs replaces Matheus Cunha.
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Substitution 66'
Substitution, Manchester City. Phil Foden replaces Jérémy Doku.
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Yellow Card 63'
João Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tommy Doyle replaces André.
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Yellow Card 39'
Savinho (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 33'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 1. Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jérémy Doku.
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Yellow Card 20'
Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 14'
Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 7'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 0. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nélson Semedo with a cross.
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End Regular Time 90'+9'
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Yellow Card 90'+8'
Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
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Goal - Header 90'+5'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 2. John Stones (Manchester City) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Phil Foden with a cross following a corner.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
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Substitution 90'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde replaces João Gomes.
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Substitution 86'
Substitution, Manchester City. Matheus Nunes replaces Mateo Kovacic.
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Substitution 80'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes replaces Jørgen Strand Larsen.
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Manchester City. Jack Grealish replaces Savinho.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Carlos Forbs replaces Matheus Cunha.
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Substitution 66'
Substitution, Manchester City. Phil Foden replaces Jérémy Doku.
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Yellow Card 63'
João Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tommy Doyle replaces André.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 1.
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Halftime 45'+3'
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Yellow Card 39'
Savinho (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 33'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 1. Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jérémy Doku.
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Yellow Card 20'
Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 14'
Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 7'
Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers 1, Manchester City 0. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nélson Semedo with a cross.
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Kickoff
Showing the last 19 of 19 events.
Team Stats
MNC
WOL
5
Fouls
8
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
1
Offsides
2
18
Corner Kicks
1
1
Saves
5
77.6
Possession
22.4
22
SHOTS
3
7
ON GOAL
2
30
On Target %
70
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
657
Accurate Passes
143
731
Passes
216
90
Pass Completion %
70
7
Accurate Crosses
2
40
Crosses
4
20
Cross %
50
17
Long Balls
71
12
Accurate Long Balls
20
70
Long Balls %
30
8
Blocked Shots
0
10
Effective Tackles
13
14
Tackles
26
70
Tackle %
50
3
Interceptions
6
5
Effective Clearances
44
5
Clearances
44
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedWOL · 3-5-2
José SáG15 saves
Craig DawsonCD15
Toti GomesCD-L24 yellow card
Santiago BuenoCD-R4
Mario LeminaCM-L5
João GomesCM-R8 yellow card1 shot
AndréAM7
Rayan Aït-NouriLM3
Nélson SemedoRM22 yellow card1 assist1 shot on target1 shot
Matheus CunhaCF-L101 shot
Jørgen Strand LarsenCF-R91 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Substitutes
Jean-Ricner BellegardeSUB27
Pedro LimaSUB37
Gonçalo GuedesSUB29
Tommy DoyleSUB20
Carlos ForbsSUB261 shot
Daniel BentleySUB25
Matt DohertySUB2
Pablo SarabiaSUB21 yellow card
Rodrigo GomesSUB19
MNC · 4-1-4-1
EdersonG311 save
Rúben DiasCD-L31 shot on target2 shots
John StonesCD-R51 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Mateo KovacicDM81 shot
Josko GvardiolLB241 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Rico LewisRB82
Bernardo SilvaCM-L201 shot on target4 shots
Ilkay GündoganCM-R191 shot on target3 shots
Jérémy DokuLM111 assist3 shots
SávioRM26 yellow card1 shot on target4 shots
Erling HaalandF91 shot
Substitutes
James McAteeSUB87
Scott CarsonSUB33
Nico O'ReillySUB75
Phil FodenSUB471 assist1 shot
Manuel AkanjiSUB25
Nathan AkéSUB6
Stefan OrtegaSUB18
Jack GrealishSUB101 shot on target1 shot
Matheus NunesSUB271 shot
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