Wolves climb into the top three, but a Jordan James injury casts a shadow
Sunday 1 November 2026 · By Luke Harrington
Wolves are up to third in the Championship after a 3–0 win over Cardiff at Molineux on Saturday, and all three goals came from headers.
Fer Lopez met Hugo Bueno’s ball into the box to head in after 10 minutes. Adam Armstrong made it two five minutes later from Rafiki Said’s cross, and Ladislav Krejci rose at the far post from Kieran Trippier’s corner to score on 58 minutes. Wolves could have added more through the substitutes, while Cardiff had chances of their own, with Jose Sa keeping out efforts from Joel Colwill and Ollie Tanner.
It extends their unbeaten run to four games and means back-to-back clean sheets. Wolves are on 24 points, level with West Brom, and ahead on goal difference (+7 to +5), which puts them in line for a straight route into the play-off semi-finals.
The worry is Jordan James. The Wales midfielder, on loan from Rennes, was making only his third league start and was forced off just after the half-hour. Cesar Peixoto said James had felt something during the week, but tests showed nothing. “I don’t know if it’s bad or not, I haven’t talked to the doctor,” he said.
On the pressure around the manager, BBC Sport reported on 29 October that Peixoto had been jeered by some home supporters after the 1–0 win over Watford the week before, when James was substituted. It was a different afternoon on Saturday, with the goals arriving early.
Next up is a trip to Bristol City on Wednesday 4 November (kick-off 20:00 GMT), then Wrexham away on Saturday 7 November (12:30 GMT).
Goals sit in front of the Stan Cullis Stand (north) and the Sir Jack Hayward Stand (south). The usual away section in the Steve Bull Lower is marked in darker red.
Molineux has been home to Wolverhampton Wanderers since 1889. The present bowl dates mainly from the early 1990s Taylor-era rebuild, with the taller Stan Cullis Stand added in 2012. Capacity is about 31,750. The address is Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR. For a visiting supporter the ground is compact, loud when full, and easy to reach on foot from the city centre.
Wolverhampton railway station is the simplest arrival point. From the platforms it is a ten to fifteen minute walk: leave towards the city, pick up Waterloo Road, and the Billy Wright Stand appears on your left. St George’s tram stop is closer still. Matchday parking around the ground is limited and often reserved, so a train or city-centre car park is the calmer option. Coaches are directed by the club and police on the day; follow stewards rather than sat-nav for the last few streets.
Check your ticket before you set off. The standard away allocation is the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand on the east side of the pitch, along the touchline rather than behind a goal. That section is clearly signed and has its own turnstile block. For some Championship fixtures Wolves move visitors into the Stan Cullis Quadrant (blocks such as NL5, NL6, NU5, NU6 and NU7) so more home supporters can sit along the side. That north-east corner is behind the goal at an angle. The upper Stan Cullis tier is steep; if you dislike heights, say so when tickets are issued. Turnstiles generally open ninety minutes before kick-off. Peak queues are thirty-five to forty-five minutes before the start, so arrive early. Molineux operates a no re-entry policy: if you leave, you will not be let back in.
The four stands are named after club figures. The Billy Wright Stand on Waterloo Road is the main stand: directors’ box, tunnel, dressing rooms, press seats and the family blocks in the lower tier (WL1 to WL9). Opposite is the Steve Bull Stand, named for the club’s record goalscorer. Behind the north goal is the two-tier Stan Cullis Stand. Behind the south goal is the Sir Jack Hayward Stand, still called the South Bank by home fans. That single-tier end is licensed standing and is the noisiest home section. Licensed standing also exists in parts of the Stan Cullis Quadrant and the back three rows of the Steve Bull Lower. Follow the code of conduct posted in those areas.
Food and drink kiosks sit on every concourse. Alcohol is sold but must stay in the concourse; it cannot be taken to seats. Expect standard matchday prices and card-friendly tills. Toilets and accessible facilities are in each stand. Wheelchair spaces for visitors are limited and allocated through your own club. Audio-descriptive commentary is available if booked in advance. Bags are searched; travel light and leave large rucksacks at home.
The pitch is a standard 105 by 68 metres. From the Steve Bull Lower you watch along the touchline with home fans above you, which can be lively. From the Stan Cullis Quadrant you look down the pitch toward the South Bank. Views are generally clean, though the Steve Bull roof can clip a few high seats in the north-east corner. The atmosphere is gold-and-black and partisan; keep colours in the away section and follow steward instructions if you are moved between blocks.
After the match the streets around Waterloo Road and the ring road fill quickly. Give the home end a few minutes if you can, then walk back to the station the way you came. Pubs immediately beside the ground are mostly home territory; city-centre bars nearer the station are a safer bet for a pint before or after. Keep an eye on the official Wolves away guide for the specific fixture, because the allocation and turnstile block can change from game to game.