Wolverhampton Wanderers don show say dem ready for Championship with strong performance against Doncaster Rovers for Eco-Power Stadium. The match na final pre-season test for both sides before dem start their league campaign.
From kickoff, Wolves take control of the game. Dem apply high press wey don disrupt Doncaster play. The hosts no fit string three passes together as Wolves keep winning ball back quick quick. The visitors create two dangerous attacks early, searching for opening goal.
Doncaster try to settle and gain confidence, but dem struggle to break out from their own half. Wolves dominate possession and push play into Doncaster area. Quick passing and attacks down flank dey threaten the home goal. The tempo high from start.
Wolves head coach César Peixoto talk say every pre-season game na opportunity to improve. He want players to better understand their way of competing and be ready for Championship. Doncaster manager Grant McCann also talk say this match be really good test. He want to keep building rhythm, minutes and confidence against quality opposition.
Wolves bin struggle for Premier League away matches last season. Dem record only 3 wins, 4 draws and 12 defeats for 19 away games. Score 11 goals and concede 36. That poor away form be one reason dem drop down to Championship.
Doncaster for League One last season, dem get 10 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats for 23 home matches. Dem score 31 goals and collect 35 points for Eco-Power Stadium. Home form dey help them secure dem status.
Wolves don active for transfer market after relegation. Dem sign Ladislav Krejčí, Kieran Trippier, Raúl Jiménez, Rafiki Saïd, Mamadou Sarr, John Swift, plus return of some loan players. Club target na immediate promotion back to Premier League.
Doncaster also strengthen their squad. Dem bring Brandon Hanlan, Glenn Middleton, Matty Pearson, Robbie Gotts, Seán Grehan, Isaac Hutchinson, Damola Ajayi (on loan from Wolves) and Harry Clifton. McCann focus on quality and depth for all areas.
Wolves don enjoy productive pre-season. Dem last five matches end: 2-0 vs Stoke City, 2-2 vs Derby County, 1-0 vs Shrewsbury Town, 3-1 vs Walsall, 1-1 vs Birmingham City. Dem collect three wins and two draws, scoring nine goals, conceding four.
Doncaster head into match with good form. Dem last five games: 2-1 vs Mansfield Town, 1-1 vs York City, 3-0 vs Gainsborough Trinity, 2-0 vs Grimsby Town, 1-0 vs Bradford City. Four wins and one draw, score nine goals, concede only two.
Wolves starting XI: Bentley; Tchatchoua, Djiga, Toti, Hugo Bueno; Doyle, Traoré; Abbey, Gomes, Edozie; Armstrong. Bench get Kieran Trippier, André, Mosquera, Krejčí, Munetsi and others.
Doncaster Rovers starting XI: Simkin; Sterry, Bailey, Broadbent, Senior; Byrne, Thomas, Hutchinson, Grehan; Ayinde, Hanlan. Subs include Clarke, Middleton, McCann, Williams, Adelakun.
Wolves experience major departures after relegation. Matheus Cunho go Manchester United, Rayan Aït-Nouri go Manchester City. Chiquinho, Joe Hodge, Bastien Meupiyou also leave. Doncaster lose Joe Ironside to Tranmere Rovers and Joseph Olowu to Stockport County.
The match dey show how Wolves ready for Championship battle. Dem high press and quick passing don cause problem for Doncaster. As match continue, we go see if Wolves go maintain their dominance or Doncaster go find way back.
