Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a surprising 2-1 win over Premier League champions Liverpool on March 3, 2026, at Molineux Stadium—the reverse fixture after Liverpool's 2-1 victory at Anfield in December—thanks to a stoppage-time deflected goal from Andre. Rodrigo Gomes gave Wolves the lead against the run of play, before Mohamed Salah equalized for Liverpool. The result dents Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes while boosting Wolves' recent form.
Match Overview
Wolverhampton Wanderers, sitting bottom of the Premier League table, pulled off an unlikely victory against the reigning champions Liverpool on Tuesday evening in the return fixture to their December defeat at Anfield. The game at Molineux Stadium ended 2-1, with Wolves now having won two matches in five days, including a 2-0 triumph over Aston Villa on Friday.
Liverpool dominated possession and created numerous chances but struggled to convert them. In the first half, they managed only 0.21 expected goals (xG) despite controlling the game, with efforts from Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo failing to trouble Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa. A poignant tribute to the late Diogo Jota, the former Wolves and Liverpool player who died in a car crash last summer, marked the opening minutes, as fans from both sides stood in unison.
The second half saw more action. Wolves stunned the visitors in the 78th minute when substitute Rodrigo Gomes dinked the ball over Alisson after Tolu Arokodare outmuscled Virgil van Dijk on a long ball. Liverpool responded quickly, with Salah capitalizing on a wayward pass from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde to score his first Premier League goal of 2026 and level the score.
However, in the 94th minute, disaster struck for Liverpool. Alisson's clearance fell to Yerson Mosquera, who released Andre. His shot from outside the area deflected off Joe Gomez and looped beyond the goalkeeper, sealing the win for Wolves.
Post-Match Reactions
Liverpool manager Arne Slot described the result as a 'same old story,' noting his team's struggles to score from open play despite superior chances. 'We have far more ball possession than the other team... but end result, we score one and they score two,' Slot said.
Wolves boss Rob Edwards praised his side's resilience: 'We are showing characteristics. We are having to find a way.' The victory moves Wolves within three points of Burnley, though they remain 11 points from safety.
This defeat leaves Liverpool in fifth place, three points ahead of Chelsea, with tougher fixtures ahead including trips to Everton and Manchester United. Wolves, meanwhile, face Liverpool again in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday.
