
Premier League
8:00 p.mFebruary 18, 2026
Regular season – 31
Molineux Stadium
Referee: Paul Tierney, England


Wolves


arsenal
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0.30
Expected Goals (xG)
1.81
Passing by
260 (75%)
Accurate passes
392 (83%)
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1
G
Jose Sa (C)
6.5
37
d
Ladislav Krejci
6.0
d
Santiago Well
15
d
Yerson Mosquera
7.0
7
m
André
6.3
47
m
Angel Gomes
6.5
38
m
Jackson Tchatchoua
6.0
36
F
Mateu Mané
6.5
F
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
9
F
Adam Armstrong
6.2
Substitutes
F
Three Arokodares
d
Rodrigo Gomes
31
G
Sam Johnstone
2
d
Matt Doherty
6
d
David Moller Wolfe
17
d
Pedro Lima
8
m
João Gomes
62
m
Luke Rawlings
74
F
Tom Edozie
6.3
1
G
David Raya
6.0
d
Piero Hincapié
56′
d
Gabriel Magalhães
2
d
Guillem Saliba
6.2
12
d
The Jury of the Wood
6.3
m
Rice Declan
36
m
Martin Zubimendi
6.9
11
m
Gabriel Martinelli
6.3
m
Bukayo Saka (C)
5′
20
m
You Maduek
6.2
14
F
Viktor Gyökeres
6.5

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Wolves staged a dramatic comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Molineux Stadium. An own goal in stoppage time dramatically leveled the scores, denying the Gunners two crucial points.
Arsenal, who lead the league with 56 points, were looking to extend their lead. They faced a struggling Wolves side, rooted in 20th place and desperate for points. The Gunners looked to reassert their title challenge.
The match sprung into life early. Arsenal quickly took the lead through Bukayo Saka in the 5th minute. The winger calmly slotted home from distance after a pinpoint assist from Declan Rice.
Despite the opening goal, Arsenal found further progress difficult. Wolves defended with discipline, restricting the attacking flow of the league leaders. The Gunners controlled possession but created few further clear-cut chances.
The first half concluded with Arsenal holding a slim lead. Wolves’ Santiago Bueno received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct just before the half-time whistle in the 45+4th minute.
Arsenal led at the break, but Wolves showed resilience. Mikel Arteta’s team needed to find another gear to get the win. Wolves, meanwhile, looked for an attacking spark to get back into the game.
Arsenal looked to be in control soon after the restart. Piero Hincapié doubled the score in the 56th minute. The defender powerfully finished off a Gabriel Magalhães cross, extending Arsenal’s lead to 2-0.
The Wolves responded almost immediately, reigniting their hopes. Hugo Bueno pulled one back just five minutes later in the 61st minute. His strike, assisted by Santiago Bueno, halved the deficit and galvanized the Molineux crowd.
Both coaches made tactical adjustments. Arsenal introduced Viktor Gyökeres and Noni Madueke in the 65th minute, looking to regain their attacking thrust. Wolves brought on Joris Tchatchoua, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was shown a yellow card for tripping.
The game came to a thrilling conclusion as Wolves pressed for an equaliser. Their persistent pressure paid off spectacularly in the 90+4th minute. Riccardo Calafiori tragically deflected the ball into his own net to make it 2-2.
Statistically, Arsenal dominated possession with 58% to Wolves’ 42%. The Gunners recorded a total of 10 shots (4 on target), significantly higher than Wolves’ total of 5 shots (2 on target). Arsenal’s expected goals (xG) were 1.81, compared to Wolves’ 0.3.
This late turnaround leaves Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge slightly dented. Conversely, the hard-fought point provides a vital psychological boost for low-level wolves. They defied the odds with a spirited performance against the league leaders.

