Wolves beat Liverpool 2-1 in one of the most dramatic Premier League finishes of the season, as Andre’s stunning stoppage-time strike handed Rob Edwards’ side back-to-back league victories and dented Liverpool’s push for a top-four finish.
Nobody expected this. Wolverhampton Wanderers — bottom of the Premier League table — have now beaten Aston Villa and Liverpool in the space of five days. For a club fighting for its survival in the top flight, these are results that could define their entire season.
The match at Molineux on Monday night appeared to be heading for a share of the spoils. Then, in the 94th minute, everything changed.
Andre’s Stunning Strike Breaks Liverpool Hearts
Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade, arriving late into the penalty area, unleashed a powerful long-range effort that deflected heavily off Liverpool defender Joe Gomez. The ball looped high into the air and beyond a helpless Alisson Becker, nestling in the back of the net.
It was Andre’s first-ever goal for Wolves. He could not have chosen a bigger moment to score it. Rob Edwards sprinted down the touchline in celebration — just as he had done after the derby win over Villa days earlier.
For Liverpool, it was a cruel and familiar story. It was the fifth time this season they had conceded a stoppage-time goal that cost them points. Arne Slot’s side looked stunned. Their top-four hopes now feel far less certain.
How the Game Unfolded
Liverpool dominated possession from the first whistle but lacked the sharpness to punish Wolves. In the first half, Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai both had shots on target, but neither troubled José Sá in the Wolves goal.
The clearest chance of the half fell to Cody Gakpo. From a Mohamed Salah corner, he flicked the ball — almost directly beneath the crossbar — only to see it clatter off the chest of Curtis Jones and onto the woodwork. Milos Kerkez could not convert on the rebound.
Wolves remained disciplined and organised. They sat deep, limited Liverpool’s space in behind, and waited for their moment.
That moment arrived in the 78th minute. Substitute Tolu Arokodare held the ball up superbly on the edge of the Liverpool box, and fellow substitute Rodrigo Gomes clipped a composed finish over Alisson Becker to give Wolves the lead. Crucially, it was the first shot Wolves had registered in the entire match.
Liverpool hit back quickly. Five minutes later, Mohamed Salah capitalised on a defensive error and finished calmly to equalise. It looked like Slot’s side had done enough to rescue a point.
But the Premier League had one more twist in store. And it belonged to Wolves.
Key Moments at a Glance
- 78′ — Rodrigo Gomes opens the scoring with Wolves’ first shot of the game, finishing over Alisson after superb hold-up play from Tolu Arokodare.
- 83′ — Mohamed Salah equalises for Liverpool, capitalising on a defensive mistake.
- 90+4′ — Andre fires a long-range strike that deflects off Joe Gomez and loops into the net. Alisson is beaten. Molineux erupts.
- Liverpool have now conceded five stoppage-time goals this season that have cost them points.
- Wolves have won back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season.
Rob Edwards and Arne Slot React
“Same old story.”— Arne Slot, Liverpool Head Coach
Slot’s words were brief but telling. His team have been punished repeatedly for conceding late, and this result will raise serious questions about their mental resilience under pressure.
Edwards, meanwhile, was unable to hide his delight. His celebrations on the touchline said everything. He has taken a group of players who looked completely lost earlier in the season and turned them into a side with genuine fight and belief.
Back-to-back wins — against Aston Villa and now Liverpool — suggest that Wolves’ survival bid is far from over.
What This Means for Both Clubs
For Liverpool, this was a chastening night. They arrived at Molineux knowing that victory would take them level with Manchester United and Aston Villa in the race for a top-four finish. Instead, they left with nothing.
Their performance was flat. They created little despite having the majority of the ball. And their inability to see out games — shown time and again this season — continues to haunt them.
For Wolves, the picture is different. They remain bottom of the table. But the gap above them has narrowed. More importantly, their players now believe. Two stunning upsets in five days have shifted the mood at Molineux completely.
What Happens Next
Wolves travel to Brentford on March 16, a game they will approach with genuine confidence after this result. Liverpool, meanwhile, must regroup quickly. Their top-four challenge is still alive — but the margin for more dropped points is shrinking fast. One thing is certain: Andre’s deflected winner at Molineux will be remembered long after this season ends.