Liverpool down Wolves 3-1, reach FA Cup quarter-finals: Details here
What's the story
Liverpool avenged their recent Premier League defeat by beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round. The match took place at Molineux Stadium, with Andy Robertson playing a key role in the victory. He scored the opening goal and assisted Mohamed Salah's quick second, helping Liverpool take control of the game early in the second half. Curtis Jones added a third for Liverpool before Hee-Chan Hwang scored a late consolation goal for Wolves.
Match strategy
Liverpool seal victory in the 2nd half
Liverpool dominated the first half, taking all 11 shots but failing to create many clear chances. The game opened up quickly after halftime with Robertson's stunning strike from the edge of the box. His cross soon found Salah at the back post, who scored after VAR overturned an initial offside call. Curtis Jones sealed Liverpool's victory with a brilliant curler into the bottom left corner.
Upcoming challenges
Key takeaways from the match
The win against Wolves is a major confidence boost for Liverpool, who are now preparing for a Champions League match against Galatasaray on Tuesday. This victory also marks their seventh win in nine matches across all competitions. Despite the loss, Wolves will have to shift their focus back to the Premier League as they continue to battle relegation.
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Here are the match stats
Liverpool managed 20 attempts with 9 shots on target. Hosts Wolves had three shots on target from 4 attempts. The Reds had 36 touches in the opposition box. Wolves managed 8 such touches. Arne Slot's men dominated ball possession (66.70%).
Salah
Salah gets to 254 go
Salah has raced to 254 goals for Liverpool from 432 appearances across all competitions. In the 2025-26 season, he owns nine goals from 31 matches. In the FA Cup, Salah now has two goals from two matches this season. Overall, he has scored 8 FA Cup goals from 14 appearances for the Reds.