Wolves in search of maiden win in bottom-table clash against Southampton.

2024-11-03

Wolves, desperate to end a ten-game winless streak and save Gary O'Neil's position, face a marginally revived Southampton, fresh off their first win of the season, in a high-stakes bottom-table clash at Molineux this Saturday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves stay on home turf for consecutive matches as they prepare to face newly promoted Southampton on Matchday 11, following a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. João Gomes put Wolves ahead in the 72nd minute, but Marc Guéhi's equalizer in the 77th minute kept them from securing their first Premier League win of the season.

Gary O’Neil's squad continues in pursuit of that elusive victory when they host the Saints this weekend, being one of only two teams yet to secure a win in the current Premier League campaign. Wolves have enjoyed a five-game winning streak over Southampton, suggesting an end to their 10-game winless run in the league might be within reach.

The Wanderers currently have three points with a record of three draws and seven losses, placing them at the bottom of the table. The pressure mounts on Gary O’Neil, who maintains a calm front despite speculations about his job security. As he states, "Zero concern for my position," though a defeat could potentially lead to his departure.

If Wolves fail to achieve a win, they would face their longest winless streak since the 1983-84 season, when they went 14 matches without a victory. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Jørgen Strand Larsen leading the attack is anticipated. Wolves will have to manage without as many as six players, including Boubacar Traore and Enso González.

Southampton

Nineteenth-placed Southampton, who are only one point above the hosts, earned their first victory of the season last weekend in a 1-0 win over Everton. Both sides were heading for a point until Adam Armstrong struck in the 85th minute to grab all three points for the Saints.

With the win, the visitors have four points in total (1W, 1D, 8L). This victory ended their 22-game winless run in the Premier League and marked their first win in the top-flight since March 2023.

Southampton have only scored half as many goals as Wolves in this bottom-table clash, a record they will need to improve to stay above the home side after Saturday's 90-minute contest. A 5-4-1 formation with Cameron Archer, who has scored twice in 10 appearances this season, is expected in attack.

As many as five players will be unable to take part in the weekend clash against the Wanderers.