Premier League
2:00 p.mApril 25, 2026
Regular season – 34
Molineux Stadium
Referee: Anthony Taylor, England
Wolves
Tottenham
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0.55
Expected Goals (xG)
1.05
Passing by
234 (76%)
Accurate passes
399 (85%)
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1
G
Jose Sa
7.0
24
d
All the Gomes
6.6
d
Santiago Well
56′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
2
d
Matt Doherty (C)
6.9
3
M
Hugo Well
6.3
M
João Gomes
90+6′ Unsportsmanlike conductM
André
45+3′ missing
17
M
Pedro Lima
7.2
36
F
Mateu Mané
6.7
21
F
Rodrigo Gomes
5.9
9
F
Adam Armstrong
7.0
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Tottenham secured a crucial 1-0 win at Molineux Stadium, with an 82nd-minute goal from João Palhinha proving the difference in a hotly contested Premier League clash.
Wolves went into the match rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just 17 points from 33 games. Tottenham, meanwhile, sit 18th with 31 points, making this a vital encounter for the two relegation-fighting sides. The hosts showed early intent but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined Spurs defence.
The first half unfolded as a topsy-turvy affair with both teams canceling each other out. Wolves managed just one shot on target in the opening 45 minutes, while Tottenham’s attacking players found space limited by a compact home defence. André received a yellow card for Wolves in the 45th minute, setting a cautious tone for the encounter.
Tottenham controlled possession with 59 percent of the ball but struggled to penetrate. The visitors completed 399 of 468 passes with 85 per cent accuracy, dominating the midfield without breaking. Wolves, on the other hand, maintained their form well and restricted Spurs to half chances.
In the second half, Tottenham increased their intensity. Pedro Porro received a yellow card in the 56th minute as the visitors went ahead. Wolves defender Santiago Bueno also went into the book moments later as nerves began to rise.
Rodrigo Bentancur was booked in the 65th minute as Tottenham continued their onslaught. Conor Gallagher joined the disciplinary list in the 74th minute, reflecting the physical nature of the contest. Neither side had managed to break the deadlock.
The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute when Palhinha fired Tottenham ahead. The midfielder struck with precision to send the support flying in elation and leave Wolves in search of an equalizer with limited time remaining.
Wolves pressed hard in the closing stages but could not find the back of the net. João Gomes was shown a yellow card in the 90th minute as frustration mounted for the home side. Kevin Danso saw yellow in the 90th minute for Tottenham as the visitors held firm.
The stats told the story of two teams canceling each other out until Tottenham’s decisive moment. Spurs registered 11 shots in total with two on target, while Wolves had 10 shots with only one finding the target. Tottenham’s expected goals stood at 1.05 compared to Wolves’ 0.55.
Micky van de Ven impressed at Tottenham with a 7.5 rating, while João Gomes earned 7.3 for Wolves despite the loss. Goalkeeper AntonÃn Kinský made a crucial save for the visitors in a calm performance.
This win lifts Tottenham to 34 points, although their position in the League remains precarious. Wolves’ defeat extends their struggles at the bottom, leaving them four points adrift of safety with five games to go in the season.
