Wolves have failed to score in the first half in 14 Premier League games this season - only Sheffield United (15) and Newcastle United (16) have done so more often
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea reign got off to a frustrating start as Wolves secured a point in a drab stalemate at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel, appointed boss on Tuesday following the sacking of Frank Lampard, took his place in the dugout after conducting one training session with his new team.
But the German was given an indication of the huge challenge facing him as his new team struggled to carve out chances against a Wolves side short of confidence and without a top-flight win since 15 December.
Rui Patricio produced good saves to keep out Antonio Rudiger's header and Callum Hudson-Odoi's deflected attempt, while Chelsea's 433 successful passes were the most by a Tuchel team in the first half of a top-flight game since May 2016.
Ben Chilwell sent a rare chance over the bar but Wolves, who hit the bar through Pedro Neto and gave a debut to striker Willian Jose, were good value for their point.
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New arrival Tuchel an animated presence
When Lampard took charge of his first league match at Stamford Bridge in August 2019 - a 1-1 draw with Leicester - fans unfurled a 'Welcome Home Super Frank' banner.
With no supporters allowed inside the ground because of the coronavirus pandemic, there was no such fanfare for Tuchel, who went straight to his seat in the dugout when he appeared from the tunnel dressed in a blue club coat.
Reminders of the previous regime were evident inside Stamford Bridge.
A 'Super Frankie Lampard' banner remained on display but the arrival of a new boss inevitably heralded change and England trio Mason Mount, Reece James and Tammy Abraham, who had made 39 Premier League starts between them under Lampard this season, started on the bench.
Tuchel was animated throughout, the German at one stage throwing his arms in the air after Hudson-Odoi clipped a cross to the back post only for Chilwell to put it wide.
He repeated the gesture in the second half when Chilwell fired another chance over the bar and Mateo Kovacic went close from long distance.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain boss Tuchel will demand more urgency from his players, who were pedestrian for spells.
Having conceded 77 goals in 57 Premier League games under Lampard, Chelsea will take some comfort in a clean sheet.
But Tuchel knows he has to get expensive signings like Timo Werner and Kai Havertz firing - and Chelsea winning.
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ChelseaStarting XIAvgSquad number16Player nameMendyAverage rating
5.19
12345678910Squad number28Player nameAzpilicuetaAverage rating
4.90
12345678910Squad number6Player nameThiago SilvaAverage rating
5.38
12345678910Squad number2Player nameRüdigerAverage rating
4.71
12345678910Squad number21Player nameChilwellAverage rating
4.91
12345678910Squad number5Player nameJorginhoAverage rating
4.31
12345678910Squad number17Player nameKovacicAverage rating
5.02
12345678910Squad number20Player nameHudson-OdoiAverage rating
6.34
12345678910Squad number22Player nameZiyechAverage rating
4.79
12345678910Squad number29Player nameHavertzAverage rating
4.69
12345678910Squad number18Player nameGiroudAverage rating
4.86
12345678910SubstitutesAvgSquad number9Player nameAbrahamAverage rating
4.96
12345678910Squad number10Player namePulisicAverage rating
5.52
12345678910Squad number19Player nameMountAverage rating
6.51
12345678910Share your Chelsea player ratings withFacebookTwitterWhatsAppCopy and share linkWolverhampton WanderersStarting XIAvgSquad number11Player nameRui PatrÃcioAverage rating
7.27
12345678910Squad number15Player nameBolyAverage rating
7.07
12345678910Squad number16Player nameCoadyAverage rating
7.09
12345678910Squad number49Player nameKilmanAverage rating
6.84
12345678910Squad number22Player nameNélson SemedoAverage rating
6.71
12345678910Squad number32Player nameDendonckerAverage rating
6.60
12345678910Squad number8Player nameRúben NevesAverage rating
6.65
12345678910Squad number3Player nameAït-NouriAverage rating
6.08
12345678910Squad number10Player nameDaniel PodenceAverage rating
6.34
12345678910Squad number37Player nameTraoréAverage rating
6.06
12345678910Squad number7Player namePedro NetoAverage rating
6.94
12345678910SubstitutesAvgSquad number2Player nameHoeverAverage rating
6.36
12345678910Squad number12Player nameWillian JoséAverage rating
6.41
12345678910Squad number28Player nameJoão MoutinhoAverage rating
5.98
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Line-upsChelsea
Formation 4-2-3-1
16Mendy28Azpilicueta6Thiago Silva2Rüdiger21Chilwell5Jorginho17Kovacic20Hudson-Odoi22Ziyech29Havertz18Giroud
- 16Mendy28Azpilicueta6Thiago Silva2Rüdiger21ChilwellBooked at 62minsSubstituted forPulisicat 76'minutes5Jorginho17Kovacic20Hudson-Odoi22ZiyechSubstituted forMountat 82'minutes29Havertz18GiroudSubstituted forAbrahamat 77'minutes
Substitutes
- 1Arrizabalaga3Alonso9Abraham10Pulisic11Werner15Zouma19Mount24James33Emerson
Wolves
Formation 3-4-1-2
11Rui PatrÃcio15Boly16Coady49Kilman22Nélson Semedo32Dendoncker8Neves3Aït-Nouri10Podence37Traoré7Neto
- 11Rui PatrÃcio15Boly16Coady49Kilman22Nélson Semedo32Dendoncker8Neves3Aït-NouriSubstituted forHoeverat 45'minutes10PodenceSubstituted forDa Silvaat 72'minutes37TraoréSubstituted forJoão Moutinhoat 90'minutes7NetoBooked at 51mins
Substitutes
- 2Hoever12Da Silva17Fábio Silva20Vitinha21Ruddy23Cutrone27Saïss28João Moutinho54Otasowie
Referee:Andy MadleyMatch StatsHome TeamChelseaAway TeamWolvesPossessionHome79%Away21%ShotsHome14Away4Shots on TargetHome5Away0CornersHome13Away1FoulsHome14Away7Live TextPost update
Match ends, Chelsea 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
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Second Half ends, Chelsea 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ki-Jana Hoever.
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Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross.
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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.
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Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
90'Substitution
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. João Moutinho replaces Adama Traoré.
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Foul by Jorginho (Chelsea).
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Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Willy Boly.
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Foul by Christian Pulisic (Chelsea).
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Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Rui PatrÃcio.
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Attempt saved. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
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Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'Post update
Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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Thiago Silva (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Willian José (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.
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