Wolves frustrated by resolute Burnley

Published on: 01 December 2021

Adama Traore is yet to score for Wolves this season

Wolves were frustrated in their bid to keep pace with the top four as they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley at Molineux.

Winger Adama Traore, making his first start since 23 October, came closest when he hit the visitors on the break in the first-half and struck the underside of the bar from the edge of the area.

The Spaniard, who has yet to score in 14 appearances this season, had an effort touched around the post in the second half by Nick Pope, but that was Wolves' only effort on target in a drab period.

South Korean loanee Hwang Hee-chan also had an effort deflected wide from outside the area.

Third-bottom Burnley, who have now drawn five of their last seven games, were resolute in defence but offered little going forward.

It took until the 79th minute for them to have a shot on target when Dwight McNeil's effort was saved at the near post.

    Follow reaction to Wolves v Burnley, plus the rest of Wednesday's Premier League gamesGo straight to all the best Wolves contentGet all the latest Burnley news here

Goals a worry for Wolves

After just one win in their opening five league games, a recent upturn in form - which had seen Wolves earn 11 points from 18 available - had moved them to within touching distance of the Champions League places.

Goals, however, are a worry.

They have only scored 12 in 14 league games - the joint-second lowest in the league - and only six in seven home league games now.

Bruno Lage's side were dominant throughout, having almost two-thirds of possession, but the Portuguese manager will be frustrated with their lack of quality in the final third.

Pope was barely tested in the Burnley goal, only having two saves to make, and despite attempting a season-high 26 crosses, Wolves were unable to find a breakthrough.

Burnley, as we've come to expect after their five-year spell in the Premier League, were solid at the back.

They regularly put bodies on the line and tackles from Ben Mee and Charlie Taylor were key to stopping Traore and Raul Jimenez in the first half.

Sean Dyche's side were lacking in forward areas too, with Maxwel Cornet, who has scored five goals since his summer move from Lyon, largely ineffective.

They were restricted to efforts from distance with Jay Rodriguez firing over late when afforded space.

Player of the match

JiménezRaúl Jiménez

with an average of 6.88

    WolvesWolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton WanderersBurnleyBurnleyBurnley

Wolverhampton WanderersAvgSquad number9Player nameJiménezAverage rating

6.88

Squad number37Player nameTraoréAverage rating

6.79

Squad number16Player nameCoadyAverage rating

6.61

Squad number26Player nameHwang Hee-ChanAverage rating

6.56

Squad number23Player nameKilmanAverage rating

6.50

Squad number1Player nameJosé SáAverage rating

6.48

Squad number22Player nameNélson SemedoAverage rating

6.22

Squad number28Player nameJoão MoutinhoAverage rating

6.17

Squad number3Player nameAït-NouriAverage rating

6.12

Squad number27Player nameSaïssAverage rating

6.09

Squad number32Player nameDendonckerAverage rating

5.94

Squad number11Player nameTrincãoAverage rating

5.37

BurnleyAvgSquad number3Player nameTaylorAverage rating

6.71

Squad number1Player namePopeAverage rating

6.66

Squad number22Player nameCollinsAverage rating

6.51

Squad number20Player nameCornetAverage rating

6.50

Squad number6Player nameMeeAverage rating

6.37

Squad number11Player nameMcNeilAverage rating

6.12

Squad number2Player nameLowtonAverage rating

6.10

Squad number8Player nameBrownhillAverage rating

6.09

Squad number7Player nameGudmundssonAverage rating

6.03

Squad number4Player nameCorkAverage rating

5.99

Squad number9Player nameWoodAverage rating

5.88

Squad number19Player nameRodriguezAverage rating

5.69

Squad number27Player nameVydraAverage rating

5.59

Squad number17Player nameLennonAverage rating

5.20

    Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

Line-upsWolves

Formation 3-4-3

1Malheiro de Sá23Kilman16Coady27Saïss22Nélson Semedo32Dendoncker28João Moutinho3Aït-Nouri37Traoré9Jiménez26Hwang Hee-Chan

    1Malheiro de Sá23KilmanBooked at 86mins16Coady27Saïss22Nélson Semedo32Dendoncker28João Moutinho3Aït-Nouri37Traoré9Jiménez26Hwang Hee-ChanBooked at 18minsSubstituted forMachado Trincãoat 84'minutes

Substitutes

    2Hoever11Machado Trincão13Moulden17Fábio Silva21Ruddy39Cundle64Bueno77Campbell

Burnley

Formation 4-4-2

1Pope2Lowton22Collins6Mee3Taylor7Gudmundsson8Brownhill4Cork11McNeil9Wood20Cornet

    1Pope2LowtonBooked at 18mins22Collins6MeeBooked at 7mins3Taylor7GudmundssonSubstituted forVydraat 72'minutes8Brownhill4Cork11McNeil9WoodSubstituted forRodriguezat 59'minutesBooked at 64mins20CornetSubstituted forLennonat 85'minutes

Substitutes

    13Hennessey14Roberts17Lennon19Rodriguez23Pieters25Norris27Vydra28Long37Thomas

Referee:John BrooksAttendance:30,328Match StatsHome TeamWolvesAway TeamBurnleyPossessionHome65%Away35%ShotsHome16Away6Shots on TargetHome2Away1CornersHome5Away5FoulsHome5Away7Live TextPost update

Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Burnley 0.

90'+5'Full Time

Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Burnley 0.

90'+1'Post update

Attempt blocked. Trincão (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

90'+1'Post update

Attempt missed. Jay Rodriguez (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Josh Brownhill.

90'Post update

Attempt missed. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Trincão.

86'Booking

Maximilian Kilman (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

86'Post update

Foul by Maximilian Kilman (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

86'Post update

Jay Rodriguez (Burnley) wins a free kick on the left wing.

85'Substitution

Substitution, Burnley. Aaron Lennon replaces Maxwel Cornet.

84'Substitution

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Trincão replaces Hwang Hee-Chan.

82'Post update

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Nick Pope.

82'Post update

Attempt missed. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.

80'Post update

Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

80'Post update

Foul by Matej Vydra (Burnley).

79'Post update

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by José Sá.

79'Post update

Attempt saved. Dwight McNeil (Burnley) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jay Rodriguez.

75'Post update

Romain Saïss (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

75'Post update

Foul by Jay Rodriguez (Burnley).

72'Substitution

Substitution, Burnley. Matej Vydra replaces Jóhann Gudmundsson.

69'Post update

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Nathan Collins.

Page 1 of 4rewindpreviousNavigate to the next pagenextNavigate to the last pageforward

    Our coverage of your Premier League club is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment

Source: bbc.com

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more