Wolves Overcome West Ham 3-2 to Advance Carabao Cup

Wolves secured their first win of the 2025/26 season by coming from behind to defeat West Ham 3-2 in the EFL Carabao Cup second round, with substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scoring two late goals to complete the comeback. Wolves initially took the lead through Rodrigo Gomes after a rebound from a penalty, but West Ham responded with goals from Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta to take the lead. Strand Larsen, a transfer target for Newcastle, made a significant impact after coming on in the 73rd minute, scoring in the 82nd and 84th minutes to seal the victory at Molineux. This result continues West Ham’s poor start to the season under manager Graham Potter, who has yet to secure a win, while Wolves, under Vitor Pereira, gain a morale boost with progression to the third round. Brentford also won their EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, contributing to a night of competitive fixtures involving Premier League sides. The match highlighted Wolves' resilience and Strand Larsen's rising influence amid transfer speculation.