Liverpool’s FA Cup campaign takes them to Molineux in the fifth round — and history tells us this is a fixture that rarely disappoints.
While Liverpool hold the upper hand in overall meetings between the two clubs, FA Cup ties against Wolves have often been fiercely contested — and occasionally uncomfortable.
A Cup Rivalry Dating Back Over a Century
Liverpool and Wolves first met in the FA Cup back in 1896, when Wolves claimed a 2–0 victory at Molineux.
Since then, the two sides have met multiple times in the competition, with Wolves historically enjoying a slight edge in FA Cup wins overall.
Some notable FA Cup clashes include:
1939 (5th Round) – Wolves 4–1 Liverpool 1949 (5th Round) – Wolves 3–1 Liverpool 1952 (4th Round) – Liverpool 2–1 Wolves
Those results underline one thing: Wolves have never been pushovers in this competition.
Recent FA Cup Meetings
More recently, the two sides met in the 2022/23 FA Cup third round.
Liverpool 2–2 Wolves at Anfield Replay: Wolves 0–1 Liverpool, with the Reds progressing
That tie was tight, tense, and showed how difficult Wolves can make it — especially in knockout football.
Overall Head-to-Head Context
Across all competitions, Liverpool have the stronger overall record, with significantly more wins than Wolves. However, the FA Cup tells a slightly different story.
In Cup competition, Wolves have managed several famous victories — particularly at Molineux — where the atmosphere can turn these fixtures into proper battles.
Why This Fifth-Round Tie Is Different
This isn’t just another league fixture. It’s the FA Cup fifth round.
A place in the quarter-finals is at stake Form can go out the window One moment can define the tie
Liverpool will know they can’t take Wolves lightly — history proves that.
Final Thought
This latest FA Cup meeting adds another chapter to a rivalry that stretches back more than 125 years.
Liverpool may be favourites on paper, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that Wolves at Molineux in the FA Cup is never straightforward.
And that’s exactly why this tie is so intriguing.
By Jamie | The Kopite View
The Kopite View 
lets hope we can keep the record in our favour, god only knows we need something to cheer us up.
Agree, and yes, it’s been a difficult season.