Wolves Secure 1-0 Victory Over West Ham As Strand Larsen Shines

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March 14 2026, 05:00 PM

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Wolves secured a crucial 1-0 victory over West Ham at Molineux, moving 12 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. Jorgen Strand Larsen emerged as the hero, scoring his 10th league goal of the season. This win marked consecutive victories for Wolves, having previously defeated Southampton before the international break.

Strand Larsen's decisive goal came in the 21st minute, with his shot taking a slight deflection off Maximilian Kilman to beat Alphonse Areola. The Norwegian forward made a significant impact on his return from a hand injury that kept him out during the international break.

With Matheus Cunha suspended, Strand Larsen filled the void effectively, becoming only the third Wolves player to score double figures in his debut Premier League season. He joined Steven Fletcher and Raul Jimenez in achieving this milestone. "10 - Jrgen Strand Larsen has scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season for Wolves, with only Ral Jimnez in 2018-19 (13) netting more in his debut season for the club in the competition. Successor." April 1, 2025

West Ham struggled to find an equaliser despite creating some late chances. Niclas Fullkrug's header hit the bar, and Tomas Soucek missed from close range with only Jose Sa to beat. This defeat marked their fourth loss in seven away matches across all competitions.

Vitor Pereira's team remains in 17th place but has pulled five points closer to West Ham, who are just above them. Wolves have earned 13 points since February began, trailing only Liverpool and Arsenal during this period. Their consistent performances have been aided by naming an unchanged starting XI for three consecutive games for the first time since September 2021.

The victory against West Ham highlights Wolves' growing stability and resilience under Pereira's management. As they continue to distance themselves from relegation threats, maintaining this form will be crucial for their Premier League survival.