The upcoming Premier League match between Wolves and Crystal Palace marks the debut of manager Rob Edwards at Molineux. This important clash is set to take place on Saturday, with both teams eager to showcase their strengths.
Team News and Player Availability
Rob Edwards will be without several key players for his first match. Dan Bentley, Matt Doherty, and Rodrigo Gomes are sidelined due to injuries. Doherty is recovering from a knee injury and returned to training recently. Gomes is out until the new year with a groin issue, while Bentley is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to an ankle problem.
On a brighter note, all international players returned fit, including Marc Guehi, Eddie Nketiah, and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Guehi has trained well after returning early from England duty, Nketiah has worked through his thigh issue, and Mateta is fit after a minor knee concern. However, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad will not feature in the match.
Statistical Overview
- Goals:
- Jorgen Strand Larsen: 3
- Jean-Philippe Mateta: 8
- Assists:
- Emmanuel Agbadou: 2
- Jefferson Lerma: 3
- Biggest Wins:
- Wolves 2-0 Everton (September 2025)
- Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace (August 2025)
- Yellow Cards:
- Joao Gomes: 4
- Will Hughes: 5
- Clean Sheets:
- Sam Johnstone: 1
- Dean Henderson: 8
Match Context and Recent Form
Saturday’s fixture comes after a challenging period for Wolves, who lost five consecutive games before the international break. Their last match, under interim management, ended in a 3-2 defeat to Burnley.
Crystal Palace heads into this clash with mixed results, having drawn 0-0 against Brighton & Hove Albion in their last game. Despite the draw, the Eagles are unbeaten in four matches across all competitions, including three recent victories. However, they have struggled on the road, losing their last two away Premier League fixtures against Everton and Arsenal.
Historical Significance
Historically, Wolves famously defeated Crystal Palace in October 2020, which allowed them to momentarily top the Premier League table. Ait-Nouri made a memorable debut by scoring the opening goal, setting the tone for a dominant Wolves performance that night.
As the teams prepare for this fresh encounter at Molineux, both will be looking to secure vital points to enhance their standings in the Premier League.
