Wolves vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News

A new era begins at Molineux on Saturday afternoon as Rob Edwards takes charge of his first game as Wolves manager.

The hosts are rooted to the bottom of the table and remain the only side in the Premier League yet to win a game this season. In contrast, they face a Crystal Palace side in steady form, unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions.

Wolves vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News

Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Kick-off: 3:00 pm GMT
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Referee: Anthony Taylor
VAR: Stuart Attwell
Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 4-2 Wolves, 20 May 2025, Premier League

Team News

Wolves

New manager Rob Edwards has a mostly healthy squad for his debut. Defender Emmanuel Agbadou is available again after serving a suspension. Furthermore, all international players, including Hee-Chan Hwang and Jorgen Strand Larsen, have returned without issues. However, Matt Doherty (knee), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), and Dan Bentley (ankle) all remain sidelined.

Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner has received a triple fitness boost. Captain Marc Guéhi has recovered from a foot injury and is available to start. In addition, striker Eddie Nketiah is back in the squad after a hamstring problem, and Jean-Philippe Mateta has shaken off a minor knee issue. Conversely, Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad are still out with long-term injuries.

Form Guide

Wolves

Wolves are enduring a nightmare season, having collected just two points from their opening 11 games. They have lost their last five league matches consecutively, conceding three goals in each of their last three outings against Burnley, Fulham, and Chelsea. Consequently, they are desperate for a “new manager bounce” to kickstart their survival bid.

Crystal Palace

The Eagles are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. They entered the international break with a solid 0-0 draw against rivals Brighton. While they have lost their last two away league games, their overall start has been positive, sitting 10th in the table with 17 points.

Predicted Lineups

Wolves predicted XI: Johnstone; Tchatchoua, S. Bueno, Krejčí, H. Bueno; André, J. Gomes, Munetsi; Arias, Strand Larsen, Hwang

Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

How to watch Wolves vs Crystal Palace?

This match will not air live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm GMT Saturday blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day at 10:30 pm GMT.

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