Wolverhampton Wanderers put aside their dreadful Premier League form to produce one of their best performances of the season and defeat Everton 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at Molineux on 23 September 2025. Goals from Marshall Munetsi in the first half and Tolu Arokodare in the dying minutes secured a comfortable victory that sent Wolves into the fourth round of the competition. It was exactly the kind of result the club and their supporters needed after five straight Premier League defeats, and manager Vitor Pereira described it as a night when his players finally showed what they are truly capable of.
The result was a significant moment for Arokodare in particular, as his late goal was his first for the club since joining, and the manner of it, a cheeky chip over the goalkeeper, showed a confidence and composure that Wolves fans will hope to see more of in the weeks ahead.
Munetsi Opens the Scoring
Wolves took the lead in the 29th minute through a well-worked team move. Jhon Arias unleashed a wicked left-footed volley that goalkeeper Mark Travers did brilliantly to parry, but Marshall Munetsi was quickest to react to the rebound, slotting the loose ball calmly into the empty net. It was a goal that rewarded Wolves’ dominant first-half performance and gave them the lead they deserved.
Brazilian midfielder Andre was outstanding throughout the match, providing defensive protection and distributing the ball with intelligence and composure. He was without doubt the best player on the pitch, and Pereira admitted afterwards that he had made an error in leaving him out of recent Premier League squads. Andre’s performance level here was a reminder of exactly why he was regarded as one of the first names on the Wolves teamsheet at the start of the season.
Everton Push but Cannot Break Through
Everton manager David Moyes made seven changes to his starting lineup, describing it as an opportunity for fringe players to stake their claim. However, the opportunity was largely not seized. Everton had tested Sam Johnstone early through a Michael Keane header, but they only really began to look threatening after Moyes introduced Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Beto, Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye from the bench.
James Garner came closest to an Everton goal when he struck the crossbar with a free-kick in the second half, a moment that briefly gave the visitors hope. But Wolves stood firm with Andre anchoring the midfield and the home defence dealing with everything Everton could throw at them. Moyes acknowledged afterwards that his side’s improvement when the quality came off the bench showed the gulf between his first and second choices.
Arokodare Seals It in Style
Any remaining doubt about the outcome was removed in the 87th minute when Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the most stylish manner imaginable. Receiving the ball with his back to goal, the striker spun his marker and then produced a delightful chip over the advancing goalkeeper to send the ball into the net. Molineux erupted, and Arokodare’s celebration, running towards the fans with pure joy, was the image of Wolves’ night.
Pereira summed up the mood after the final whistle, saying he had missed seeing his players smile and that this was the first half of the season where they had shown their best qualities for a sustained period. It was also a notable achievement in the context of the competition: Wolves had now beaten two Premier League opponents in the Carabao Cup while losing all five of their league matches at that point in the season.
Match Summary and Key Stats
- Competition: English Carabao Cup 2025-26, Third Round
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Date: 23 September 2025
- Result: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 – 0 Everton
- Goals: Marshall Munetsi 29′, Tolu Arokodare 87′
- Attendance: 18,758
- Man of the Match: Andre (Wolves)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Wolves vs Everton in the Carabao Cup on 23 September 2025?
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Everton 2-0 at Molineux. Marshall Munetsi scored in the 29th minute and Tolu Arokodare added a late chip in the 87th minute.
Who scored for Wolves against Everton?
Marshall Munetsi opened the scoring in the 29th minute by slotting in a rebound, and Tolu Arokodare scored his first Wolves goal in the 87th minute with a delightful chip over the goalkeeper.
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