Bournemouth backed up their recent momentum with a 2–0 win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux today, riding an early storm before Eli Junior Kroupi’s superb first-half finish and a stoppage-time clincher from Alex Scott punished Wolves for another afternoon of missed chances. The result gave AFC Bournemouth a much-needed boost on the road and left Wolves’ supporters with a familiar sense of frustration as good spells again failed to translate into goals.
Wolves actually thought they had the perfect start when Mateus Mané found the net inside the opening 10 minutes, only for celebrations to be cut short by an offside flag in the build-up. That moment set the tone for a frantic first half-hour: Wolves played with energy, looked more dangerous than their league position suggests, and caused Bournemouth problems with early runs into the channels and quick deliveries into the box. Bournemouth, though, weathered that spell and gradually grew into the game, finding joy when they broke Wolves’ first line of pressure and attacked the space behind the full-backs.
The breakthrough arrived on 33 minutes and it was the kind of goal that changes the temperature of an away performance. Scott drove forward through midfield to start the move, Bournemouth worked the ball into a crowded area, and Kroupi showed outstanding technique and composure to control and fire a finish past the goalkeeper. Wolves reacted angrily to going behind, and the first half ended with tempers bubbling after a series of physical duels and niggly exchanges between players from both sides.
The hosts came out after the break with renewed purpose and, for a long stretch, looked capable of turning the match around. Their best chances came in waves. Tolu Arokodare had a clear sight of goal and couldn’t keep his finish down, while a huge moment arrived when substitute Jørgen Strand Larsen was presented with a gilt-edged rebound opportunity and scuffed it badly with the goal inviting. Wolves also went agonisingly close from a set piece when João Gomes’ header struck the post, one of several moments that had Molineux roaring and then groaning within seconds. Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was kept busy, and for a period it felt like Bournemouth were hanging on rather than controlling the contest.
As Wolves pushed higher, Bournemouth began to find more space to counter, and that proved decisive in the final moments. A late introduction for Brazilian winger Rayan—making his debut—gave Bournemouth fresh directness and a runner who could carry the ball through tired legs. With Wolves still searching for an equaliser, Bournemouth broke again, Rayan slid a pass into the right area, and Scott arrived to apply a simple finish in the 91st minute to make it 2–0 and finally settle the contest.
Afterwards, Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola described the victory as something his team badly needed, noting that the scoreline made it look more comfortable than it felt, especially during Wolves’ strong second-half spell. He also spoke positively about Kroupi’s work rate and impact, and hinted that integrating two forwards more regularly is helping Bournemouth carry greater penalty-box threat.
Wolves boss Rob Edwards was left lamenting what might have been, insisting his side had enough chances to at least get back on level terms and arguing the performance didn’t deserve defeat. His main message was about ruthlessness—Wolves can compete, he said, but they have to start taking the moments they work hard to create, particularly in games where the margins are tight.
In the end, Bournemouth’s quality in both boxes told the story: one outstanding finish to take the lead, one late counter to secure the points. Wolves had the opportunities and the territory in the second half, but without the clinical touch, their pressure counted for little—while Bournemouth left Molineux with a result built on patience, resilience, and decisive moments.
