Wolves Dominate Shrewsbury 6-1 in FA Cup Third Round Thriller

11 January 2026 Football

Introduction: FA Cup Magic at Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers faced Shrewsbury Town in the Emirates FA Cup third round on 10 January 2026, delivering a commanding performance that highlighted the gulf between Premier League and League Two opposition. The final score was 6-1, marking a convincing passage into the next round for the home side. Despite Wolves’ struggles at the bottom of the Premier League this season, this FA Cup tie provided an opportunity to regain confidence and momentum before returning to league action.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

Jorgen Strand Larsen completed a hat-trick, opening the scoring early and adding two more goals throughout the match. He received a pass from Jhon Arias before calmly curling it inside the far post for his first goal in the 9th minute. Jhon Arias added a second goal after picking up the ball and running into the box before tucking an effort inside the far post just two minutes later, putting Wolves firmly in control.

John Marquis’ penalty made things interesting for a moment in the 26th minute, pulling one back for the visitors. However, Rodrigo Gomes scored in the 86th minute and Tolu Arokodare added another in stoppage time, completing the rout. Shrewsbury’s goalkeeper Elyh Harrison was at fault for the third goal after gifting Jorgen Strand Larsen possession with a wayward pass, exemplifying the visitors’ difficult afternoon.

Match Statistics and Attendance

The match, played at Molineux Stadium with a 12:15pm kick-off, attracted considerable local interest. Attendance reached 24,258 supporters. Wolves dominated possession with 67.6% compared to Shrewsbury’s 32.4%, while registering 10 shots on goal from 23 attempts, demonstrating their attacking superiority throughout the contest.

Significance and Looking Ahead

This comprehensive victory offers Wolves a welcome respite from their Premier League relegation battle and progression to the FA Cup fourth round. For League Two strugglers Shrewsbury Town, the heavy defeat marks their heaviest loss of the season, though the experience of playing at a Premier League stadium in front of a large crowd provides valuable exposure. The FA Cup continues to deliver its trademark drama, with this result reinforcing the importance of cup competitions for both building momentum and providing memorable occasions for supporters across the football pyramid.