Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (30 December 2025)

The Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers (commonly known as Wolves) took place on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, at Old Trafford. It was United’s final game of the calendar year, kicking off at 20:15 GMT.

Final Score: Manchester United 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Goalscorers:
Joshua Zirkzee (27′) for Manchester United (the goal was heavily deflected off Wolves defender Ladislav Krejčí).
Ladislav Krejčí (45′) for Wolverhampton Wanderers (a header from a corner just before half-time).

Manchester United dominated possession and territory for large periods but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resilient, deep-lying Wolves defence. Despite entering the game as heavy favourites—facing a Wolves side that was rock-bottom of the Premier League with just 2 points from 18 games and on an 11-match losing streak—United failed to capitalize.
The first half saw United take the lead through Zirkzee’s fortunate deflected effort, but Wolves equalized right on the stroke of half-time via Krejčí’s header after United failed to clear a corner. The second half was frustrating for the hosts, with few genuine opportunities despite late pressure. A potential late winner from Patrick Dorgu was ruled out for offside, and the game ended in a draw amid boos from the home crowd.
Ruben Amorim’s side missed the chance to move into the top four, while Wolves earned their first point under new manager Rob Edwards (their third of the season overall), ending their long losing run. It was a valuable away point for the visitors, who remain rooted to the bottom but showed defensive solidity.

Context
This was the second meeting between the teams in December 2025; United had won the reverse fixture 4-1 at Molineux earlier in the month.
United were dealing with several injuries (including Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and others), forcing a patched-up lineup.

Wolves arrived winless in the league all season but put in a battling performance.
A disappointing end to 2025 for Manchester United, highlighting ongoing struggles under Amorim, while Wolves gained a morale-boosting result in their fight against relegation.