KARL WHITEHOUSE LOOKS AT THE HISTORY OF WOLVES V SOUTHAMPTON
FIRST MEETINGS
- FA Cup – The first meeting in the Fa Cup was on the 18th February 1905 which was in the 2nd round which was played at Molineux in front of 27,000 fans and the game finished in a 3-2 win for Southampton.
- Division 1 – The first meeting of the two clubs in division 1 was on the 2nd December 1967 which was played at Molineux in front of 29,488 fans and the game finished in 2-0 win for Wolves.
- Championship – The first meeting of the two clubs in the Championship was on the 6th August 2005 which was played at St Mary’s Stadium in front of 24,061 fans and the game finished 0-0.
- Premier League – The first meeting of the two clubs in the Premier League was on the 13th September 2003 which was played at St Mary’s stadium in front of 31,711 fans and the game finished in a 2-0 win for Southampton.
- League Cup – The first meeting of the two clubs in the League Cup 3rd Round tie was on the 30th October 1984 which was played at the Dell stadium in front of 14,164 fans and game ended in a 2-2 and this game went to a replay to be played at Molineux 6th November 1984 and game ended in a 2-0 win for Southampton.
MATCH OF THE DAY
The closest match to the upcoming Premier League game was played on March 15, 1969, ending in a 0-0 draw in front of 24,322 fans.
OTHER MEETINGS
Southampton played Wolves in a preseason friendly played at The Dell 13th August 1977 the game finished 0-0.
Wolves played Southampton in a preseason friendly played at Molineux 17th August 1990 the game finished in a 2-0 win for Wolves.
Wolves played Southampton in a preseason friendly played at Molineux on the 5th August 2000 and Wolves lost the game 2-1 in front of a crowd of 4,680 fans.
MOST RECENT MEETINGS
- Premier League –
The most recent game that was played in the Premier League was on the 8th November 2024 the game finished 2-0 to Wolves the scorers for Wolves were Pablo Sarabia & Matheus Cunha in front of 31,403 fans.
- FA Cup – The latest meeting in the FA Cup was on the 11th February 2021 which was a 5th Round tie at Molineux which was played behind closed doors due to COVID 19 Restrictions and the game ended in a 2-0 win for Southampton.
- League Cup – The latest meeting that was played in the League Cup was on the 23rd August 2017 which was a 2ndRound tie which was played at St Mary’s Stadium in front of 17,931 fans and the game ended in a 2-0 win for Wolves.
- Championship – The latest meeting that was played in the Championship was on the 10th April 2009 which was played at Molineux in front of 24,636 fans and the game ended in a 3-0 win for Wolves.
last 6 meetings
14th February 2021 Southampton 1 Wolves 2 at St Mary’s
26th September 2021 Southampton 0 Wolves 1 at St Mary’s
15th January 2022 Wolves 3 Southampton 1 at Molineux
3rd September 2022 Wolves 1 Southampton 0 at Molineux
11th February 2023 Southampton 1 Wolves 2 at St Mary’s
8th November 2024 Wolves 2 Southampton 0 at Molineux
BIGGEST WIN
- Division 1 – The biggest win in Division 1 was on the 9th October 1971 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 21,418 fans and the score was a 4-2 win for Wolves.
- Championship – The biggest win in Championship was on the 10th April 2009 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 24,636 fans and the score was 3-0 win for Wolves.
- Premier League – The biggest win in Premier League was on the 15th January 2022 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 30,257 fans and the score was 3-1 win for Wolves.
- League Cup – The biggest win in League Cup was on the 23rd August 2017 which was a 2nd Round tie played at St Mary’s Stadium in front of a crowd of 17,931 fans and the score was 2-0 win for Wolves.
- FA Cup – The biggest win FA Cup was on the 10th January 1914 which was a 1st Round tie played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 18,000 fans and the score was 3-0 win for Wolves.
do you remember THIS COMEBACK WIN?
Wolves Stage Thrilling Comeback to Defeat In-Form Southampton 3-2
Southampton 2 Wolves 3 18th January 2020
Wolves overcame a difficult first half to secure a stunning victory over Southampton, who were chasing their sixth win in seven games. A dominant second-half display saw Nuno Espirito Santo’s side turn the game around, snatching all three points at St Mary’s in thrilling fashion.
The match began poorly for Wolves, as Southampton struck first in the 15th minute. Jan Bednarek capitalized on a James Ward-Prowse free kick, firing home from 12 yards to give the hosts an early 1-0 advantage. Things worsened in the 35th minute when Shane Long extended the Saints’ lead, heading in to make it 2-0 after some excellent buildup play.
Wolves entered halftime facing a steep deficit, with manager Nuno needing to rally his team. Whatever was said during the break worked wonders, as Wolves emerged in the second half with renewed energy and a sense of purpose. They dominated possession and created chances, which paid off in the 53rd minute. Raul Jimenez fed Adama Traore down the right flank, who delivered a pinpoint cross for Pedro Neto. Neto expertly controlled the ball and finished coolly, halving the deficit to 2-1. A brief VAR review confirmed the goal stood.
The dramatic equalizer came in the 65th minute, courtesy of VAR intervention. Jonny was brought down in the box by Jack Stephens, with the referee initially dismissing calls for a penalty. However, VAR overruled, awarding Wolves the spot-kick. Raul Jimenez took responsibility and calmly slotted the penalty home, leveling the score at 2-2 with 25 minutes remaining.
Wolves completed their remarkable turnaround in the 76th minute. Traore once again caused problems for the Southampton defense, bursting down the right before finding Jimenez in the box. The Mexican striker showed composure and power, blasting the ball into the net to seal a memorable 3-2 comeback victory for Wolves.
Southampton, who had looked in control during the first half, will rue their missed opportunity. Wolves, however, can celebrate an extraordinary performance, especially in the second half, which showcased their resilience and attacking quality.
Match Details:
Southampton Team:
McCarthy, Soares, Bertrand, Stephens, Bednarek, Redmond, Hojberg, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Long, Ings
Substitutes: Gunn, Vestergaard, Romeu, Obafemi, Djenepo, Boufal, Adams
Goals: Bednarek (15), Long (35)
Manager: Ralph Hasenhuttl
Wolves Team:
Patricio, Doherty, Jonny, Dendoncker, Coady, Saiss, Moutinho, Neves, Traore, Jimenez, Neto
Substitutes: Kilman, Ruddy, Buur, Gibbs-White, Jordao, Giles, Ashley-Seal
Goals: Neto (53), Jimenez (65 penalty, 76)
Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo
Attendance: 31,152
BIGGEST DEFEAT
- Division 1 – The biggest defeat in Division 1 was on the 5th October 1976 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 21,286 fans and the score was 6-2 win for Southampton.
- Championship – The biggest defeat in Championship was on the 31st March 2007 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 24,804 fans and the score was 6-0 win for Southampton.
- Premier League – The biggest defeat in Premier league was on the 3rd April 2004 played at Molineux in front of a crowd of 29,106 fans and the score was 4-1 win for Southampton.
- FA Cup – The biggest defeat in FA Cup was on the 9th March 2003 played at St Mary’s Stadium in a quarter final tie in front of a crowd of 31,715 fans and 11th February 2021 at Molineux both were 2-0 wins for Southampton
- League Cup – The biggest defeat in League cup was on the 6th November 1984 played at Molineux as a 3rd Round Replay was 2-0 win for Southampton in front of a crowd of 13,064 after the original tie in the 3rd Round was 2-2 draw at the Dell Stadium played in front of a crowd of 14,164 fans.
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Southampton 1 Wolves 2 15th November 2008
Wolves Edge Past Southampton in a Tense Clash at St Mary’s
Southampton 1 Wolves 2 15th November 2008
Wolves started brightly and took control of the match early, scoring two goals in the opening 20 minutes. Chris Iwelumo headed home the first after meeting a precise cross from Carlos Edwards. Minutes later, Edwards turned provider again, delivering a perfectly placed assist for David Jones, who calmly doubled Wolves’ lead to make it 2-0.
Southampton fought back and reduced the deficit in the 21st minute. Alex Pearce rose highest to head in from Adam Lallana’s corner, bringing the score to 2-1 and reigniting hopes for the home side.
Wolves thought they had extended their lead in the second half when Michael Kightly found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside in the buildup. Moments later, Southampton’s task became even harder as they were reduced to 10 men. Jason Euell was shown a red card for a foul on Richard Stearman, leaving Southampton with an uphill battle for the remainder of the game.
Southampton nearly snatched a dramatic equaliser in the closing stages when Bradley Wright-Phillips struck the post, a close call that left Wolves breathing a sigh of relief. Despite the late pressure, Mick McCarthy’s men held firm and took home all three points, extending their strong run of form.
Match Details:
Southampton Team:
Davis, Cork, Lancashire, Pearce, Skacel, Schneiderlin, Euell, Surman, McGoldrick, Lallana, Gobern
Substitutes: Perry, Robertson, Wright-Phillips, Wotton, Forecast
Goal: Pearce (21)
Manager: Jan Poortvliet
Wolves Team:
Ikeme, Foley, S Ward, Stearman, Mancienne, Kightly, Henry, D Jones, C Edwards, Ebanks-Blake, Iwelumo
Substitutes: Vokes, D Edwards, Keogh, Hennessey, N Collins
Goals: Iwelumo (8), D Jones (17)
Manager: Mick McCarthy
Attendance: 17,812
Wolves showed composure under pressure and capitalised on their early dominance, ensuring three valuable points. On a tough night for Southampton, they will be left rueing missed opportunities and that costly red card.
playing for both teams
Jim McCalliog
Played for Wolves 1969-1974 made 163 appearances and scored 34 goals and played for Southampton 1975-1977 made 72 appearances and scored 8 goals.
Henri Camara
Played for Wolves 2003-2005 made 30 appearances and scoring 7 goals and then went on a loan spell to Southampton in 2005 and made 13 appearances and scored 4 goals.
Andrew Surnam
Played for Southampton 2004-2009 made 133 appearances scoring 15 goals and played for Wolves 2009-2010 and made 7 appearances.
Paul Jones
Played for Wolves in two spells at the club 1991-1996 where he made 33 appearances and the 2nd Spell 2004-2006 where he made another 26 appearances and played for Southampton 1997-2004 made 193 appearances.
Dean Richards
Played for Wolves 1995-1999 this included a loan spell made 122 appearances and scored 7 goals and played for Southampton 1999-2001 made 67 appearances and scored 3 goals.
Chris Marsden
Played for Wolves 1994 made 8 appearances and played for Southampton 1999-2004 made 129 appearances and scored 6 goals.
Tim Flowers
Played for Wolves 1984-1986 made 63 appearances and played for Southampton 1986-1993 made 192 appearances.
Hassan Kachloul
Played for Southampton 1998-2001 made 85 appearances and scored 14 goals and played for Wolves in a loan spell from Aston Villa 2003-2004 and made 4 appearances.
John Burridge
Played for Wolves 1982-1984 made 74 appearances and played for Southampton 1987-1989 made 62 appearances.
David Connolly
Played for Wolves in a loan spell from Feyenoord made 32 appearances and scored 6 goals and played for Southampton 2009-2012 made 61 appearances and scored 14 goals.
Mario Lemina
Played for Southampton 2017-2021 made 46 appearances and scored 2 goals and played for Wolves 2023-2025 made 77 appearances scored 6 goals.
Eric Nixon
Played for Wolves in a loan spell from Manchester City 1986 made 16 appearances and played for Southampton 1986 in a loan spell also from Manchester City and made 4 appearances.
Adam Hammill
Played for Southampton in a loan spell from Liverpool 2007-2008 made 25 appearances and played for Wolves 2011-2013 made 23 appearances.
others who played for both clubs
Harry Haynes, Harry Wood, Jermaine Wright, Dave Beasant, Johnny Walker, Ken Wimshurst, Jimmy Melia, Darren Potter, Jelle Van Damme, Mark Walters, Nigel Quashie, Robbie Slater, Alex Simpson, David Burnside.
Played, Coached and Managed both sides
Glenn Hoddle
Managed Southampton 2000-2001 and managed Wolves 2004-2006.
Dave Jones
Managed Southampton 1997-2000 and managed Wolves 2001-2004
Stuart Gray
Played for Southampton 1991-1993 made 12 appearances and managed Southampton 2001 and was an Assistant Manager and Caretaker Manager for Wolves 2004.
ARTICLE BY KARL WHITEHOUSE
I have been a Wolves fan for over 30 years.
I have supported them both home and away games in the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s and now like looking into wolves games the stats behind the games they play in the premier league and also look other stats if asked by someone else in the podcast. I have also done the 92 football league grounds and shortly be doing a ebook about peoples favourite match they went to along with a match report and if possible stats from game