Key Points
- Wolves host West Ham United in a crucial Premier League match at Molineux Stadium on Saturday, 3 January 2026, with a 3pm kick-off, marking the start of 2026 for Rob Edwards’ side.
- Remaining tickets are available on general sale to supporters who registered an account prior to 8th December 2025, purchasable via the eticketing website or by calling 0371 222 1877; all other tickets sent as Print at Home to linked emails.
- Contact Fan Services at [email protected] if tickets not received; Print at Home tickets can be scanned via QR code on mobile devices at turnstiles; on-the-day issues directed to ticket office pre-kick-off.
- Wolves have launched a Matchday WhatsApp Channel for updates, accessible via link, with recommendations to follow and enable notifications.
- Wolves sit bottom of the Premier League with 3 points from 19 games (0 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses), while West Ham are 18th with 14 points (3 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses).
- Recent form: Wolves drew 1-1 at Manchester United, ending an 11-match losing streak; West Ham drew 2-2 with Brighton.
- Head-to-head: Wolves won last two home games vs West Ham (3-2 in EFL Cup August 2025, 1-0 in PL April 2025); six Wolves wins in last eight Molineux H2H.
- Predicted lineups: Wolves (3-5-2) – Jose Sa; Mosquera, Doherty, Krejci; Tchatchoua, Arias, Gomes, Mane, Bueno; Arokodare, Strand Larsen. West Ham (4-2-3-1) – Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Magassa, Potts; Bowen, Fernandes, Paqueta; Wilson.
- Referee: Peter Bankes, with VAR Timothy Wood; Bankes has no major errors in prior Wolves games.
- Travel: Public transport recommended; Wolverhampton station 15-min walk; parking options include Civic Hall (£4.50, 0.5km), Whitmore Hill (£5, 0.2km).
- Fan facilities: North Bank Bar opens for season ticket holders/members; Fan Zone from early afternoon; Megastore and ticket office timings detailed in guides.
Wolves welcome West Ham United to Molineux Stadium for a Premier League encounter on Saturday 3 January 2026, kicking off at 3pm, as Rob Edwards’ struggling side seeks their first league win of the season against a fellow relegation battler. Bottom-placed Wolves, with just 3 points from 19 matches, host 18th-placed West Ham, who have 14 points, in a match vital for both teams’ survival hopes. Tickets remain available on general sale for registered supporters, alongside the newly launched Wolves Matchday WhatsApp Channel for real-time updates.
What Are the Ticket Details for Wolves vs West Ham?
As reported by the official Wolves club news team of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, remaining tickets for this fixture are available on general sale to supporters who have registered an account prior to 8th December 2025 and can be purchased through the eticketing website at https://www.eticketing.co.uk/wolves/ or by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877. The club statement continues:
“All other tickets for this fixture have been sent as Print at Home tickets to supporter’s linked email address. If these have not been received, contact Fan Services on [email protected].”
Print at home tickets can also be displayed on a mobile device by scanning the QR code at the turnstiles, with any on-the-day ticket issues directed to the ticket office before kick-off. Availability may vary depending on demand, so early booking is advised, as noted by 1BoxOffice for Premier League matches at Molineux.
How Can Supporters Stay Updated on Matchday?
Wolves have recently launched the Wolves Matchday WhatsApp Channel for important matchday updates, which can be found by clicking https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaz0JwO6buMSmQcBlT46, as announced in the official matchday guide. Supporters are recommended to follow this channel for key matchday updates and to turn on notifications to receive timely alerts. As stated by supporter liaison officer Mason McEnery of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their October 2025 announcement:
“We understand supporters attending fixtures at Molineux or further afield will want to have access to the latest and most up to date information to ensure they have an enjoyable matchday experience. Through the Wolves Matchday WhatsApp channel, we aim to provide the wider fanbase with all relevant information gathered from various sources – whether that’s a last-minute road closure, issues across the rail network or just the latest weather forecast for the game.”
The channel includes links to matchday guides, kit info, schedules, weather forecasts, programme previews, ticketing updates, travel disruptions, and emergency alerts.
What Is the Context of This Premier League Relegation Battle?
Bottom club Wolves square off against third-from-bottom West Ham at Molineux Stadium, with kick-off set for 3pm on Saturday 3 January, as detailed by the SportsGambler preview team. Rob Edwards’s Wolves are currently on course to end this campaign as the worst team to ever grace the Premier League, desperate to spark their survival push after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United that ended an 11-match top-flight losing streak, according to Anthony Nolan of Sports Mole. Wolves have 0 wins, 3 draws, and 16 losses from 19 games, scoring 11 and conceding 40, while West Ham sit with 3 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses, 21 goals for and 38 against. West Ham drew 2-2 at home to Brighton last time out, with goals from Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta.
Who Are the Managers and What Do They Face?
Rob Edwards’ side take on West Ham United, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, in this Premier League clash, per the Wolves official site. Edwards called on his players post-Manchester United:
“We’ve got to keep our feet on the ground, continue to work really hard, keep believing in what we’re doing, but the challenge now is we’ve got West Ham at home on Saturday and we’ve got to replicate those away performances at home,”
as quoted by Wolves club news. Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham have struggled away, with no wins in seven road games (four draws, three losses recently), averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded. Edwards faces selection dilemmas, with calls to avoid pairing Andre and Joao Gomes in midfield for more creativity, potentially featuring Jhon Arias centrally, as opined by Molineux News staff.
What Do the Head-to-Head Stats Show?
Wolves are bidding for a third successive win against West Ham, both previous victories at Molineux (3-2 EFL Cup on 26 August 2025 and 1-0 PL on 1 April 2025), with six Wolves wins in the last eight home H2H, according to SportsGambler. West Ham have six wins in the last 10 overall H2H, Wolves four. Historical highlights include Wolves’ 4-2 win on 15 January 2005, with goals from Kenny Miller (two), Paul Ince, and Carl Cort, as chronicled by Karl Whitehouse of Always Wolves.
What Are the Predicted Lineups and Team News?
Sports Mole’s Anthony Nolan predicts Wolves in a 3-5-2 with Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera, and Ladislav Krejci at the back, wing-backs Jackson Tchatchoua and Hugo Bueno, midfield including Jhon Arias and Joao Gomes, forwards Tolu Arokodare and Joergen Strand Larsen. SportsGambler’s predicted Wolves XI: Jose Sa (GK), Yerson Mosquera, Matt Doherty, Ladislav Krejci, Jackson Tchatchoua, Jhon Arias, Joao Gomes, Mateus Mane, Hugo Bueno, Tolu Arokodare, Joergen Strand Larsen. West Ham predicted 4-2-3-1: Alphonse Areola (GK), Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Oliver Scarles, Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Lucas Paqueta, Callum Wilson. Injuries limit options, with Rodrigo Gomes out for Wolves. Top Wolves scorers: Ladislav Krejci (2), others on 1; West Ham: Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson (3 each).
Who Is the Referee and What Is Known About Them?
Peter Bankes has been named referee for Wolves vs West Ham, with no major errors in previous Wolves games, as reported by Molineux News. VAR is Timothy Wood, who did not intervene on a potential red for Yerson Mosquera vs Newcastle. West Ham’s site confirms:
“Peter Bankes will referee Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 43-year-old from Lancashire,”
per WHUFC news team. Nuno Espirito Santo has past issues with Bankes, sent off in 2017/18 after protesting Danny Batth’s red at Wolves.
How to Get to Molineux Stadium?
Public transport is the best way to Molineux, with Wolverhampton Railway Station a 15-minute walk: from main entrance, proceed to city centre, turn right at inner ring road, follow around to stadium on right, as per Premier League and Wolves sites. Wolves Journey Planner via Moovit provides real-time options. Parking: Whitmore Hill Car Park (WV1 4RU, £5, 0.2km, 2-min walk, recommended); Civic Hall (WV1 1RD, £4.50, 0.5km, 5-10 min); WMT behind Wickes (WV6 0SR, £12.50, 0.9km, pre-book).
What Fan Zone and Bar Facilities Are Available?
Expect Fan Zone next to Block 5 Sir Jack Hayward Stand from early afternoon (e.g., 12:30 or 1pm based on patterns), with live music, food, drink. North Bank Bar, next to Block ND Stan Cullis Stand, opens from around 12:00 or 12:30 for season ticket holders and members. Megastore and ticket office open early (e.g., 12:00), close at kick-off, reopen half-time. Programme features Vitor Pereira, David Moller Wolfe, new signing Jackson Tchatchoua, Wolves Women/U21s, West Ham Cup history, per earlier guides.
