Wolves Team Update and Predicted Lineup Against Shrewsbury on January 10

Published On: January 9, 2026

Wolves Team Update and Predicted Lineup Against Shrewsbury on January 10

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are back at Molineux, facing Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. With staying in the Premier League as their main goal this season, Rob Edwards is likely to mix up the lineup, giving chances to lesser-used players and younger talent while still ensuring a competitive team to avoid surprises. Here’s an overview of Wolves’ team news and our predicted lineup.

Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Shrewsbury: Edwards Aims for Cup Advancement

Recent Wolves Lineup

Recently, Wolves have mostly utilized a back three under Edwards, which has provided more stability in their performances. In their last match against Everton, José Sá was in goal, supported by a defensive trio: Santiago Bueno, Yerson Mosquera, and Ladislav Krejčí.

The wing-back roles were held by Hugo Bueno and Jackson Tchatchoua, adding width to the attack. In midfield, João Gomes played a key role alongside Jhon Arias and Mateus Mané, while Hwang Hee-chan teamed up with Tolu Arokodare in the forward line.

Wolves’ Recent Performance and Strategy

The season began poorly for the Wanderers, but they have started 2026 well, remaining unbeaten with a win against West Ham and a draw against Everton. The team has collected more points in the last three matches than in the previous 18. Edwards has focused on a tight defense, using a 3-5-2 formation to maintain organization without the ball.

Against Shrewsbury, who are expected to sit back defensively, Wolves will aim to control possession and use quick passing to break through. Although some rotation is anticipated, the tactical plan is likely to remain the same, with Wolves looking to apply pressure right from the start to gain control of the game.

Team News & Injuries

Edwards has stated that Rodrigo Gomes is available to play after recovering from groin surgery in October. Toti Gomes will be sidelined until February due to a hamstring injury. Jean-Ricner Bellegard and Marshall Munetsi are expected to return in the coming weeks. Leon Chiwome and Dan Bentley are out due to long-term injuries, and Emmanuel Agbadou is still on international duty with the Ivory Coast.