Molineux Stadium will host an important FA Cup match on Friday night, where Wolves aim to replicate their league success against Liverpool, who are looking for redemption and a spot in the quarter-finals.
The Wolves come into this match with confidence after a thrilling 2–1 win over Liverpool on Tuesday. André’s last-minute goal gave Wolves their first consecutive league victories in almost a year, following a win against Aston Villa. Though they sit at the bottom of the Premier League, Rob Edwards’ team has shown promise in knockout games, advancing past Shrewsbury Town and Grimsby Town to reach the fifth round for the third year in a row.
Liverpool travels back to the Midlands with something to prove. Under Arne Slot, they have performed well in the FA Cup, beating Barnsley and Brighton easily. However, they have struggled in the league, especially with late-game goals costing them wins. This season, Liverpool has lost five matches after the 90th minute, setting a record in the Premier League. They also have a Champions League match against Galatasaray next week, so they need to manage their squad while hoping to avoid back-to-back defeats against Wolves for the first time since 1980.
Wolves vs Liverpool – FA Cup match preview and team news
- Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Referee: Farai Hallam
- VAR: James Bell
- Last Meeting: Wolves 2–1 Liverpool (3 March 2026), Premier League
Team News
Wolves
Rob Edwards has almost his full squad available, with only Enso González (knee) out. Hee-Chan Hwang is available for selection after returning as a substitute on Tuesday. Sam Johnstone is expected to take over from José Sá in goal, having started in both previous FA Cup matches this season.
Liverpool
Arne Slot confirmed that Florian Wirtz is fit again after a back injury, though he may be on the bench to start. The team continues to miss long-term injuries to Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, and Conor Bradley. Giorgi Mamardashvili could be the goalkeeper if Alisson Becker is rested before the European match.
Form
Wolves
Wolves have found good form, winning two matches against top teams. They have advanced in more FA Cup ties against Liverpool than they have been eliminated. However, they have faced difficulties against Premier League teams, often getting knocked out in recent years.
Liverpool
Liverpool has been successful in domestic cup matches but has struggled on away games. They have lost their last two away FA Cup matches. Despite this, they have a strong track record against Wolves, with only two defeats in their last 17 encounters. Mohamed Salah remains a significant player, contributing nine goals in nine FA Cup matches.
Predicted Lineups
Wolves Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Johnstone; Doherty, Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Mane, Andre, J Gomes, Wolfe; A Gomes, Armstrong
Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jones, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Ekitike
How to Watch Wolves vs Liverpool?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT prior to the 20:00 kick-off.
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