Last-Place Wolves Stun Liverpool with Dramatic Stoppage Time Winner

2026-03-04 community

Liverpool, 4 March 2026
Bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers produced one of the season’s biggest upsets, defeating defending Premier League champions Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday evening. André’s deflected strike in the 94th minute secured a memorable victory for Wolves, coming just five minutes after Mohamed Salah had equalised to end his 10-game goal drought. The shock result leaves Liverpool 16 points behind leaders Arsenal and struggling in fifth place, whilst Wolves celebrated only their second league victory in five days after months without a win.

A Tale of Two Halves at Molineux

The drama unfolded in the final quarter-hour of Tuesday evening’s encounter, with Rodrigo Gomes breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute to send the home faithful into raptures [2][8]. The Brazilian’s strike came against the run of play, capitalising on Liverpool’s defensive vulnerability that has plagued their campaign this season. However, Mohamed Salah responded five minutes later in the 83rd minute, finding the net to end a barren spell that had seen him go 10 games without a goal [2][6]. The Egyptian’s equaliser appeared to have rescued a point for the visitors, but Wolves had other plans brewing in the dying moments.

André’s Moment of Magic Seals Stunning Victory

As the clock ticked into the fourth minute of stoppage time, Brazilian midfielder André produced the moment that will be remembered long after this season concludes [2][6]. His deflected winner in the 94th minute stunned Liverpool and sent Molineux into delirium, securing a 2-1 victory that few could have predicted [2][8]. For Wolves manager Rob Edwards, who had pulled his calf muscle celebrating his team’s victory over Aston Villa just days earlier on 28 February, this latest triumph brought both joy and apprehension. ‘It’s not great for my heart, but I could get used to it,’ Edwards admitted after the match [8]. The manager’s sentiment perfectly captured the euphoria surrounding a team that had endured months without a Premier League victory until January [8].

Liverpool’s Title Hopes Take Another Blow

This defeat represents Liverpool’s ninth league loss of the season, leaving them a staggering 16 points behind leaders Arsenal and clinging to fifth place with 48 points [2][6]. The defending champions find themselves three points behind both Manchester United and Aston Villa, highlighting just how dramatically their title defence has unravelled [2]. Their recent form has been decidedly unconvincing, with what appeared to be a commanding 5-2 victory over West Ham on 28 February actually flattering their performance, whilst they required a late winner to see off Nottingham Forest on 22 February [8]. The inconsistency that has characterised Liverpool’s campaign was again on display at Molineux, where they failed to capitalise on their dominance for large periods of the match.

Wolves Rising from the Ashes

For Wolverhampton Wanderers, languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table with just 13 points, this victory represents more than just three crucial points in their battle against relegation [2]. The triumph over Liverpool marked their second league win in five days, following their 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Friday, 28 February [2][6]. Edwards reflected on the magnitude of defeating such prestigious opposition: ‘It is Liverpool Football Club. It doesn’t matter the position we are in at the moment, whenever you beat them, you have to enjoy them moments’ [6]. The quick turnaround presents another intriguing chapter, as these two sides are scheduled to meet again in an FA Cup fifth-round clash on Friday, 6 March at 19:00 UTC [2]. Edwards, perhaps with tongue firmly in cheek, noted: ‘We’ve probably made them quite angry now, so we’ll see’ [8].

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