Just days after pulling off one of the Premier League’s biggest shocks of the season, Wolves get to do it all over again. Liverpool are back at Molineux — this time in the FA Cup fifth round — and Arne Slot’s side will be absolutely seething to make amends. But can Rob Edwards’ men stun the Reds twice in four days? Football doesn’t get more dramatic than this.
Wolves vs Liverpool Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool |
| Date | Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:45 PM GMT / 2:45 PM ET / 1:15 AM IST (Sat) |
| Venue | Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton |
| Competition | FA Cup Fifth Round |
| TV (UK) | ITV1 / ITVX |
| TV (US) | ESPN+ |
| India Stream | Sony LIV / Sony Ten |
Recent Form Heading In
| Club | FA Cup Form | Overall Form (Last 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves | W W | D W D L W W |
| Liverpool | W W | L W W W W L |
Wolves have won their last two FA Cup games — past Shrewsbury (6-1) and Grimsby (1-0). Liverpool demolished Barnsley 4-1 in the third round before cruising past Brighton 3-0 in round four.
Match Preview
Let’s set the scene. Wolves dealt Liverpool a shock 2-1 defeat in the Premier League earlier this week, capped by a dramatic 94th-minute winner from Andre — their first back-to-back wins in nearly a year. The atmosphere at Molineux will be electric.
But reality check: Wolves are still rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, trailing 17th-placed Nottingham Forest by 11 points with just eight games to play. The FA Cup isn’t just a feel-good story — it’s their lifeline for the season.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are hurting. The Reds find themselves fifth in the Premier League, facing a fight to qualify for next season’s Champions League — a staggering situation given their title triumph just one year ago. Slot needs a response, and he needs it fast.
The Reds hold a commanding all-time record at Molineux, but form and fury make this anything but a formality. Liverpool have won all six of their prior meetings against Wolves, excluding Monday’s Premier League result — expect them to lean heavily on that pedigree.
Team News
Wolves — OUT: None! Edwards has a fully fit squad available for selection. Sam Johnstone expected to start in goal (FA Cup role), with the same XI that beat Liverpool likely retained.
Liverpool — OUT: Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Florian Wirtz, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, and Alexander Isak are all sidelined. Slot is expected to rotate heavily.
Predicted Lineups
Wolves (3-4-3): Johnstone; Doherty, Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Mane, Andre, J. Gomes, Wolfe; A. Gomes, Armstrong
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Jones, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall H2H (all-time) | Liverpool lead heavily |
| Last 6 meetings (excl. Mon) | Liverpool won all 6 |
| Last meeting (PL, Mon) | Wolves 2–1 Liverpool ⚡ |
| FA Cup meetings | Liverpool dominant |
Prediction
Wolves have the home crowd, the momentum, and a point to prove. But Liverpool’s squad depth — even weakened — is simply on another level, and Slot will set up specifically to stop Andre and the late-game heroics. Expect a response from the Reds.
Our Prediction: Wolves 1–3 Liverpool
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