Match overview

Under the bright lights of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham vs Wolves turned into a roller‑coaster that kept fans on edge until the final whistle. The game kicked off in the early afternoon, with both sides opting for a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation that promised a balanced mix of defensive solidity and attacking flair.

Wolves drew first blood in the 54th minute. Right‑back Santiago Bueno surged forward, met a low cross from midfielder João Gomes, and tucked the ball past Guglielmo Vicario. The goal gave the visitors a realistic chance of securing their inaugural Premier League win of the 2025‑26 campaign.

Tottenham, however, refused to fold. Mid‑fielder João Palhinha, who had been a substitute in earlier fixtures, rose to the occasion in stoppage time. From a corner delivered by Lucas Bergvall, he thrust his head into the net in the 94th minute, sealing a dramatic 1‑1 draw.

The point pushed Spurs up to 11 points from six matches, a respectable tally given their injury woes. Wolves, meanwhile, lingered on a solitary point, their winless start extended despite a solid performance.

Injury impact and tactical changes

Thomas Frank entered the match with a daunting injury list. Eight first‑team regulars were unavailable, including:

• Ben Davies (defender)
• Kota Takai (midfield)
• Radu Dragusin (midfield)
• Dejan Kulusevski (winger)
• James Maddison (midfield)
• Yves Bissouma (midfield)
• Dominic Solanke (forward)
• Randal Kolo Muani (forward)

With so many absences, Frank reshuffled his back line, slotting Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie alongside Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. The midfield partnership of João Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur anchored the centre, while the attacking trio of Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall and Xavi Simons supported lone striker Richarlison.

Wolves, coached by their manager, were relatively injury‑free, missing only Enso Gonzalez. Their back four featured captain Matt John Doe (right‑back) – here named Matt Doherty – alongside Santiago Bueno, Ladislav Krejci and Hugo Bueno. The double‑pivot of João Gomes and André (full name omitted) provided a platform for the creative trio of Jhon Arias, Marshall Munetsi and Hee‑Chan Hwang, who linked up with target man Jørgen Strand Larsen.

Both referees and VAR officials played a low‑key role, with Michael Salisbury in charge, assisted by fourth official David Webb and VAR team Stuart Attwell and Akil Howson.

The draw encapsulated the unpredictable nature of the early Premier League season. Tottenham showed resilience despite a depleted squad, while Wolves proved they can compete even when chasing that elusive first win. The next fixtures will test whether Spurs can convert their points into victories and if Wolves can finally break their barren start.