Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Highlights - August 25, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Hillsborough.

Saheed Olagunju (45'+1') scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers. An own goal from Sil Swinkels also went down on the scoresheet.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 in their previous five.

That run had left Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 games without defeat.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Tawanda Chirewa’s effort (3'). Shortly afterwards, An own goal from Sil Swinkels followed on 3 minutes.

The referee cautioned Jarvis Thornton of Sheffield Wednesday on 8 minutes. Moments later, a block denied Adam Armstrong on 9 minutes.

Jordan James saw a shot blocked (12'). Soon after, Will Grainger could not find the target for Sheffield Wednesday (15').

Adam Armstrong tested the goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers (29'). Shortly afterwards, Boubacar Traoré was booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers (32').

Harry Gray forced a save for Sheffield Wednesday on 34 minutes. Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Kieran Morrison’s effort (39').

Tommy Doyle picked out Saheed Olagunju, who scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers (45'+1').

After the break, a block denied Jarvis Thornton on 49 minutes. Boubacar Traoré sent an effort off target for Wolverhampton Wanderers (51').

Soon after, Jarvis Thornton shot wide for Sheffield Wednesday on 52 minutes. Substitutions: Sheffield Wednesday 6, Wolverhampton Wanderers 6.

Wolverhampton Wanderers controlled 51.8% of possession.

Sheffield Wednesday had 11 shots with 3 on target, while Wolverhampton Wanderers had 13 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Sheffield Wednesday 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 3. Corners: Sheffield Wednesday 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 6.

Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the most passes, 463 in total at 84% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.