Match Report: Wolves Women 5–0 West Bromwich Albion Women
Wolves Women delivered a commanding performance in the Black Country derby, sealing a dominant 5–0 victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion Women.
The hosts dominated from the outset, with Amber Hughes threatening early on, only to be denied by Albion goalkeeper’s solid save. Wolves maintained the pressure, with Anna Morphet delivering an inviting cross that Destiney Toussaint headed just over.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Tammi George headed home from a corner, marking Wolves’ control on the game. Despite chasing a second goal, Wolves entered halftime with a narrow 1–0 lead after a few moments of sloppy play.
The second half saw Wolves shift into a higher gear. Amber Hughes pounced on a low cross that slipped through Miller’s grasp, doubling the lead. Wolves’ third came moments later in chaotic fashion, as Albion tried to clear their lines Becky Anderson knocked the the ball into the back of the net.
West Brom came close to responding, with Izzy Green heading wide from a corner, but Wolves reaffirmed their dominance. Another goalkeeping error from Miller gifted Toussaint a chance to tap into an empty net, making it 4–0. Charlotte Greengrass capped off a clinical second half by slotting home Wolves’ fifth after a goalmouth scramble.
Beth Merrick, Hughes, Rachael Quigley, and Toussaint came close to adding even more, with Hughes notably hitting the post. However, Miller managed to prevent further damage as Wolves finished the match in complete control.
This emphatic derby day win underlines Wolves Women’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity, securing a memorable result for the home side.
Lineups:
Wolves Women: Thomas, Morphet, George (MacPhail 79′), Hughes, Greengrass (Quigley 79′), Anderson (Loydon 67′), Toussaint, Roberts, Smith (J.Cross 67′), Jenner (E.Cross 88′), Merrick.
Subs not used: Elbro, Woodward.
West Brom Women: Miller, Orthodoxou, Reynolds, Green, Jhamat (Warner 45′), Rabjohn, Oliver, Oakley, Miller (Sharp 88′), Haughey (Rhodes 79′), Evans (Mahmood 79′).
Subs not used: Johnson, George, Janny.
Wolves’ sharp finishing and relentless pressure ensured a day to remember for supporters as they downed their rivals with flair and authority.