November 09, (THEWILL) – Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded their opening English Premier League victory of the 2024/2025 campaign with a 2-0 triumph over Southampton at Molineux Stadium. The win marks a significant moment in their season, moving them to 18th position with six points.
The match began with remarkable intensity when Pablo Sarabia established an EPL record for Wolves, finding the net after just one minute and 48 seconds. The Spanish midfielder’s swift strike materialised through excellent link-up play with Matheus Cunha, who provided the decisive pass.
Southampton experienced a setback when Ryan Manning’s apparent equaliser was disallowed following VAR intervention, which identified a foul by Mateus Fernandes on Nelson Semedo during the build-up phase. The visitors maintained substantial possession throughout the first half, yet struggled to convert their control into meaningful opportunities.
In the second half, Cunha extended Wolves’ advantage with an impressive finish, effectively diminishing Southampton’s hopes of mounting a recovery. Despite maintaining considerable possession, Southampton’s attacking efforts were consistently thwarted by disciplined defensive organisation from the home team.
The final outcome places additional pressure on Southampton, who now find themselves at the bottom of the table with just four points from their opening 11 fixtures. For Wolves, this victory provides crucial momentum as they aim to improve their league standing.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
