Wolves 3–2 West Ham: Late Drama Knocks Hammers Out of the Carabao Cup
Date: August 26, 2025 – Molineux Stadium
Wolverhampton Wanderers produced a stunning late comeback to edge West Ham United 3–2 in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday night.
The tie looked to be slipping away from the home side after the Hammers overturned a first-half deficit to lead 2–1 midway through the second half. But Wolves’ persistence paid off as substitute Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes to spark wild celebrations at Molineux.
How the Match Unfolded
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43’ – Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves 1–0 West Ham): Wolves broke the deadlock just before half-time when Rodrigo Gomes finished off a flowing move to put the home fans in high spirits.
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50’ – Tomas Souček (1–1): The visitors responded quickly after the break as Souček bundled the ball home from close range.
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63’ – Lucas Paquetá (1–2): A moment of Brazilian brilliance gave West Ham the lead, with Paquetá curling into the top corner.
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82’ – Strand Larsen (2–2): Wolves refused to give in, and substitute Strand Larsen struck to level the game.
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84’ – Strand Larsen (3–2): Just two minutes later, he pounced again with a composed finish, completing a dramatic turnaround.
Key Talking Points
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Hero of the Night: Jørgen Strand Larsen’s brace made the difference, earning Wolves a place in the third round.
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West Ham’s Frustration: Despite leading with less than 10 minutes to go, defensive lapses cost the Hammers dearly.
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Bowen Incident: Emotions boiled over at full-time when Jarrod Bowen had to be held back from confronting a supporter. He later apologized for the outburst.
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Managerial Pressure: The result adds more pressure on West Ham boss Graham Potter after a difficult start to the season.