Leeds fell behind early but roared back with three goals before halftime to beat Wolves, who are now without a point from their first five games of the Premier League season, 3-1 at Molineux Stadium on Saturday.
WATCH — Wolves vs Leeds full match replay
Wolves couldn’t have started much better as Ladislav Krejci bagged his first goal in just his second appearance for the club in the in 8th minute. Fer Lopez clipped a fantastic ball in behind and the Czech defender lifted it over Karl Darlow to make it 1-0. It was pretty much all downhill from there.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed home an equalizer in the 31st minute and German midfielder Anton Stach, signed in the summer from Hoffenheim, rifled a stunning free kick into the top corner for a 2-1 lead just eight minutes later. Things went from bad to worse for Wolves right before halftime, when Stach played another summer signing, winger Noah Okaford, down the left side of the penalty area and he slotted home from a tight angle in the 45th.
Leeds (7 points) sit 9th after five games and are already roughly 20 percent of the way to the points total they will likely need to avoid relegation this season. Wolves, meanwhile, are bottom of the table with zero points and a -9 goal difference.
What’s next?
- Wolves vs Everton — Tuesday, 2:45 pm ET (League Cup)
- Leeds vs Bournemouth — Saturday, 10 am ET
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolves — Saturday, 3 pm ET (next PL fixture)
Wolves vs Leeds live updates - by Andy Edwards
Wolves vs Leeds live score: 1-3
Goalscorers: Ladislav Krejci (8'), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (31'), Anton Stach (39'), Noah Okafor (45'+1)
GOAL! Wolves 1-3 Leeds: Okafor finishes low and hard to the far post (45'+1)
GOAL! Wolves 1-2 Leeds: Stach sticks an unstoppable free kick in the top corner (39')
GOAL! Wolves 1-1 Leeds: Calvert-Lewin leaps and loops a header home (31')
GOAL! Wolves 1-0 Leeds: Krejci lifts it over Darlow to open the scoring (8')
Wolves starting lineup
Sa - Agbadou, Mosquera, T. Gomes - Tchathoua, J. Gomes, Krejci, R. Gomes - Bellegarde, Lopez, Arokodare
Leeds starting lineup
Darlow - Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson - Ampadu, Longstaff, Stach - Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
How to watch Wolves vs Leeds live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday (Saturday, September 20)
Venue: Molineux — Wolverhampton
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
After four defeats from four to open the season, the vultures are circling for Wolves after a summer of losing their best players. They’ve been okay in games but there is clearly a lack of quality in key areas and Pereira will be concerned with their start to the season.
Leeds have picked up four points from their first four games back in the Premier League and Daniel Farke has turned them into a solid, stodgy side who are tough to beat. That is exactly what they need if they’re going to stay up this season.
Wolves team news, focus
Jose Sa and Jorgen Strand Larsen (who signed a new contact ahead of this game) are both battling to be fit for this game and both are key players for Wolves this season. Strand Larsen gives them a wonderful focal point to their attack and if he’s missing, there is no replacement.
Leeds team news, focus
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri remains out, so Karl Darlow will start in goal. Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto are also struggling, so Farke will have to look elsewhere out wide. The good news is that Joel Piroe is fit to start.
Wolves vs Leeds prediction
This feels like it will be a draw and both teams will be happy enough with that. Wolves will push for the winner but Leeds look decent at the back. Wolves 1-1 Leeds.
