Wolves will look to continue signs of a mini revival when they welcome Shrewsbury Town to Molineux in the FA Cup third round on Saturday lunchtime.
The Premier League side face lower league opposition hoping to put poor form to one side and book their place in the fourth round.
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Wolves v Shrewsbury Town will take place at Molineux on Saturday 10 January 2026, with kick off scheduled for 12.15pm GMT. The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 6, with live streaming available via discovery+.
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Wolves arrive at this tie having shown signs of life in recent weeks.
They have taken five points from their last three Premier League fixtures, easing some of the pressure after a difficult run. That run of form includes a creditable 1-1 draw away at Everton on Wednesday night, a result that suggested renewed resilience and belief.
Despite that upturn, Wolves remain firmly involved in a relegation battle and sit deep inside the bottom three. Cup football therefore offers a welcome distraction, and head coach Rob Edwards will be keen for his side to build confidence while avoiding any slip against opposition from four divisions below.
Shrewsbury Town’s progression to the third round has been one of the few positives in an otherwise bleak campaign. The Shrews currently sit 22nd in League Two and are battling to avoid a second successive relegation, making this trip to Molineux a daunting but financially valuable occasion.
Under the guidance of Michael Appleton, Shrewsbury have won just four of their 24 league matches this season and are only two points clear of second bottom Newport County. Recent form has done little to inspire confidence, with the visitors losing their last four League Two fixtures.
January recruitment is expected to be crucial for Shrewsbury’s survival hopes, and the financial boost from an FA Cup tie away at Premier League opposition will be welcomed. However, they make the short journey to Wolverhampton low on confidence and facing a significant step up in quality.
Wolves can relate to the mental strain that comes with a prolonged relegation battle, having endured a turbulent campaign of their own. Recent performances have at least shown greater attacking intent and improved organisation, traits they will hope to carry into this cup tie.
The FA Cup also represents a chance for Wolves to reconnect with supporters at Molineux, where a positive result could further lift morale ahead of a crucial second half of the league season. Avoiding complacency will be key as they seek to make their top flight status count.
While Shrewsbury will hope they can cause an unlikely upset, Wolves enter the tie as clear favourites. For the hosts, the next round is expected.
