Tottenham 1-0 Wolves LIVE! Kane header seals win - Premier League result, match stream and updates today
Harry Kane set a Premier League record as his headed goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers that put them top of the table on Saturday.
Tottenham were outplayed in the first half but were a different proposition after the interval with Kane pouncing in the 64th minute to score his 185th Premier League goal.
No other player has scored more Premier League goals for a single club, with England skipper Kane moving clear of Sergio Aguero’s tally for Manchester City.
Wolves, who are now winless in their last 10 Premier League games, had 12 goal attempts to Tottenham’s one in the first half but were unable to make their superiority count.
Tottenham then found some extra gears to seize control, with Kane and Son Heung-min both being denied by the woodwork before Kane headed in from a corner flicked on by Ivan Perisic.
It was Tottenham’s 1,000th Premier League goal at home and lifted them to seven points from their opening three games, a point more than champions Manchester City, who play on Sunday, and Arsenal who are in action later on Saturday.
Wolves have one point from their opening three games.
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Tottenham Hotspur FC 1 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Full match report
14:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
Harry Kane once again proved Tottenham’s milestone man as the England captain’s 250th goal sealed a win over a resilient Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Much like at Chelsea last weekend, Antonio Conte’s side started slowly. During the first-half, the home side were outshot 12-1, with Matheus Nunes and Ruben Neves both going close in a 45 minutes Wolves largely dominated.
Such was the disappointment in the ground, there were a smattering of boos from the home support as Tottenham trudged off to receive what was surely the most heated of hairdryers from Conte.
Read the full match report here!
Tottenham player ratings vs Wolves: Ivan Perisic makes breakthrough with Davinson Sanchez imperious at times
14:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Harry Kane made history by becoming the highest Premier League scorer for a single club as his 185th top-flight goal for Tottenham sealed a 1-0 win over Wolves.
Kane nodded home from a well-worked corner in the second half to settle an even contest with what was also his 250th goal for the club and Spurs’ 1000th home goal in the Premier League.
Dan Kilpatrick was at Spurs to rate the home players...
FT: Tottenham 1-0 Wolves
14:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
FT: Tottenham 1 - O Wolves
Harry Kane's 250th Tottenham goal gets Spurs over the line in tight win over Wolves.
LIVE: https://t.co/DjTrd0xFKU#TOTWOL pic.twitter.com/Galx0KOVad— Standard Sport (@standardsport) August 20, 2022
Another Tottenham change
14:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
Superb shift, Deki 💪 pic.twitter.com/cilFyOVXQX
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 20, 2022
Richarlison gets a run out
14:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
82:00 - Brilliant play from Richarlison, nutmegging two Wolves players and getting through on goal. Neves, however, does well to challenge him before he can get his shot off.
CHANCE FOR WOLVES!
14:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
80:00 - Brilliant work from Jimenez, jinking inside and out to leave the Tottenham defence in his wake, though his pass across the face of goal is cleared.
Tottenham changes
14:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
Our first set of substitutions 🔄
A full debut complete with an assist for Ivan, well played lads! 👏 pic.twitter.com/dYnw8obiZZ— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 20, 2022
CHANCE FOR WOLVES
14:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
73:00 - Clever free-kick from Neves almost curls around the wall and through Lloris.
Dan Kilpatrick from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
13:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
That goal looked straight from the training ground and was surely one from the Gianni Vio playbook? Perisic flicked on Son’s corner at the near post and Kane was there to head home from close range.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Wolves | Harry Kane ‘64
13:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
64:00 - Kane gets his milestone goal!
250 up for the England captain and 1000 home goals scored for Tottenham in the Premier League.
Kane fins space in the box after Perisic’s flick-on.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM!
13:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
62:00 - Son then hits the post! Spurs really ramping up the pressure now.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM
13:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
61:00 - Kulusevski breaks, finds Kane in the box with a clever cut-back though the England captain’s shot is blocked.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM
13:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
56:00 - Kane’s quick free-kick almost plays Son in but Collins does brilliantly to react and get his toe across before the South Korean can get his shot off.
Dan Kilpatrick from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
13:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
Spurs already improved since half-time, with Kane striking the crossbar with a diving header. But you wonder how long before Conte calls from Richarlison and Bissouma, who helped to change the game at Chelsea last weekend.
CHANCE FOR WOLVES
13:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
53:00 - Ait-Nouri goes close now! The Wolves defender gets behind the Spurs backline but waits too long and see his angle for a shot sharpened.
Lloris saves well.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM!
13:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
50:00 - Much, much better from Spurs!
Kane hits the bar with a header, while Son goes close on the follow up. THIS is what many expected to see from Conte’s side this season.
Richarlison and Bissouma warming up
13:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
47:00 - A happy sight for Spurs fans, with two big-name players getting ready to come on and change the game.
Back underway!
13:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
46:00 - Much quicker from Spurs, who have flown out the traps early on.
Latest odds
13:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham Evens
Draw 31/20
Wolves 9/2
Odds via Betfair
Impressive debut
13:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Matheus Nunes’ first half by numbers vs. Spurs:
100% ground duels won
100% aerial duels won
100% tackles won
100% successful dribbles
94% pass accuracy
25 touches
2/3 long balls completed
1 key pass
Impressing on debut. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/OuaDAyxOwj— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 20, 2022
A smattering of boos at half-time
13:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
#thfc HT, 0-0. A smattering of boos around TH Stadium after Spurs were second best in the first half. Wolves with 10 shots to their 1.
— Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) August 20, 2022
HT: Tottenham 0-0 Wolves
13:19 , Jonathan Gorrie
Spurs just have not got going. Very lucky to be going in level at the break.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM
13:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
45:00 - Perisic with the first realy bit of quality, crossing for Kane but his header is brilliantly saved.
CHANCE FOR WOLVES
13:13 , Jonathan Gorrie
42:00 - Neves crosses for Nnues, who heads just wide.
Spurs hanging on here.
Wolves need a goal
13:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
41:00 - Surely Tottenham will not be this bad in the second-half.
Wolves have had much the better chances so far and really need to make the most of it. Conte will not be happy.
CHANCE FOR TOTTENHAM
13:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
37:00 - Son whips a ball in from a corner that causes all manner of problems, though Wolves somehow get it cleared.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
13:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
Some frustration is creeping in for Spurs, who are struggling to make inroads against a well-organised Wolves side. Spurs have played some intricate stuff in wide areas but there’s not much threat from Kane, Son or Kulusevski, and Wolves have had the better chances of the opening half-hour.
The groans!
13:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
29:00 - The home crowd are making their feelings clear - they do not like what they see.
Lots of groans coming from the stands. Tottenham are not at the races so far.
Emerson ok to continue
12:58 , Jonathan Gorrie
27:00 - Emerson is ok to continue, though Spurs’ tempo has dropped.
Injury worry for Tottenham
12:55 , Jonathan Gorrie
24:00 - Emerson Royal getting treatment after a blow. Doherty is warming up.
Tottenham turning on the style
12:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
19:00 - Tottenham are upping the tempo and the crowd are reacthing.
Kulusevski and Kane are getting on the ball, starting combination and switching play to stretch a Wolves side who were finding things far too easy early on.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
12:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
Guedes causing Spurs some problems. Just after he flashed a shot wide of the post, Hojbjerg is booked for bringing him down in the centre circle as Wolves countered. It’s an even game but Wolves have had the better chances.
Wolves looking dangerous
12:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
12:00 - Hojbjerg goes in the book after Podence and Guedes combine and almost work their way behind a high Spurs line.
Had to do it.
CHANCE FOR WOLVES
12:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
11:00 - Guedes breaks through the middle and goes to shoot at the near post, though Lloris has it covered.
Wasted
12:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
10:00 - Absolutely wasted by Son, who it must be said, hasn’t started the season particularly well.
Dangerous free-kick for Spurs
12:40 , Jonathan Gorrie
09:00 - Son is running towards the touchline, going nowhere, and Collins brings him down.
Could be dangerous...
CHANCE FOR WOLVES
12:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
07:00 - Neves shoots from the edge of the box after a corner but can’t quite get enough power behind it.
Harry Kane stretches his legs
12:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
04:00 - Not known for his runs behind the defence these days, Kane looks to stretch the Wolves backline but can’t quite control a dropping ball on the run.
Well defended
12:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
03:00 - Neto and Jonny look to combine behind the Spurs defence, though it’s well defended by Ben Davies.
Spurs looking compact.
Lovely conditions
12:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
01:00 - Tottenham passing the ball around nicely, with Wolves sitting in during the opening stages.
KICK-OFF
12:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
We’re off and running at Spurs! Conte’s side can go top of the Premier League with a win.
Dan Kilpatrick’s pre-match verdict
12:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
"Things are very different now."
🎙️ @Dan_KP is in position to preview #TOTWOL as Antonio Conte's side prepare to meet a team who won on their last visit to north London.
LIVE: https://t.co/DjTrd0xFKU#TOTWOL pic.twitter.com/AXFFKpRdy4— Standard Sport (@standardsport) August 20, 2022
Ossie Ardiles on Harry Kane
12:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Tottenham legend was speaking to BT Sport.
“He is going to be remembered as one of the great players of this club and the country.”
Milestone: Tottenham close to 1000 home goals
12:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
One more goal would take Tottenham to 1000 goals scored at home in the Premier League.
Who’s going to get it?
Ben Davies admits Tottenham players were not surprised by Antonio Conte’s touchline row
11:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham’s Ben Davies says he was not surprised by Antonio Conte’s passion at Stamford Bridge and that the squad would “run through a brick wall” for the head coach.
Conte and his Chelsea counterpart Thomas Tuchel have been charged by the Football Association following their heated touchline row in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The pair twice sparked meeles and were sent off after the final whistle after coming together during their post-match handshake, moments after Harry Kane scored a 96th-minute equaliser.
A surprise inclusion?
11:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bryan Gil is in the squad despite Valenica manager Genaro Gattuso confirming the club’s interest in signing him.
A first start for Ivan Perisic
11:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Croatian has pretty much won it all at the top level, so it will be fascinating to see him in action from the off in the Premier League.
Confirmed Wolves lineup
11:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
✍️ A Nunes debut.
☝️ Guedes' first start.
🍷 Moutinho back in the team.
How we line-up to take on @SpursOfficial 📋 pic.twitter.com/CmDbgxhZYq— Wolves (@Wolves) August 20, 2022
Confirmed Tottenham lineup
11:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
Here's how we line-up against @Wolves! 👇 pic.twitter.com/MhM5VpPhih
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 20, 2022
Team news on the way!
11:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
Team news 🔜
👋 @Sonny7 pic.twitter.com/0pAYL1uq84— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 20, 2022
Destiny Odogie tells Tottenham fans why he is a perfect Antonio Conte signing
11:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
Destiny Udogie has told Tottenham fans what they can expect from him next season after becoming the club’s seventh summer signing.
The wing-back has joined from Udinese in a deal worth around £20million, signing a five-year deal of which the first season will be spent back at the Serie A club on loan.
Udogie was been dubbed an ideal Antonio Conte signing after proving a potent threat from defence, scoring five times for Udinese last season.
Cristiano Ronaldo told to play like Harry Kane
11:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis has told Cristiano Ronaldo to start playing like Harry Kane
“The Ronaldo situation is similar to Pogba. When United are doing well there is no problem, but when United start losing or struggle, they start saying ‘I’m not happy, players are not good enough, United are not good enough’. Okay? Move! Go away! This is the same situation with Ronaldo, he only plays for himself, not for Manchester United. If he’s not happy, then ‘thank you Ronaldo, now go elsewhere’” he told OLBG.
“You look at Kane at Tottenham - he’s always selfless no matter what happens. Ronaldo needs to be that man and try and help Man United because right now he’s only thinking of himself..
“Ronaldo isn’t the same as when he originally joined from Sporting Lisbon, now he’s a big player and has a big ego, he wants to be winning and play in the Champions League. If this is what he wants he can go.”
Antonio Conte hails Oliver Skipp’s progress on return from injury as ‘really good news’ for Tottenham
11:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Oliver Skipp’s imminent return to the Tottenham squad as the fixture schedule ramps up will be “really good news”, says Antonio Conte.
The midfielder, often cited as a key player by the Italian, is yet to feature for Spurs this season after suffering a hairline fracture in the weeks building up to the campaign.
Skipp enjoyed a breakthrough as a Tottenham player last season but saw it ended prematurely after suffering a pelvic injury in late January.
Latest odds
10:55 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham - 4/11
Draw - 19/5
Wolves - 15/2
Antonio Conte keen on further Tottenham signings if favoured fringe players leave in clear-out
10:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
Antonio Conte has raised the possibility of further signings at Tottenham this summer, saying the club must replace any players who leave before the end of the month.
Tanguy Ndombele arrived in Rome on Thursday to complete a medical with Napoli ahead of a season-long loan move, while Giovani Lo Celso returned to Villarreal on loan last week.
Conte, however, has not considered either midfielder part of his squad since they returned from previous loan spells at the start of pre-season, and they were training individually. Harry Winks and Sergio Reguilon are also on the transfer list and training alone.
Tottenham target Ashley Phillips expected to stay at Blackburn this summer
10:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham are interested in Blackburn Rovers teenager Ashley Phillips but the defender is expected to stay at Ewood Park this summer.
Phillips, 17, has broken into the Rovers team this season, starting three of their first five matches of the campaign, and is out of contract next year.
Spurs were thought to be winning the race to sign the six-foot-four centre-back ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United, and would have likely sent Phillips straight out on loan to continue his development.
However, he is understood to be more likely to remain in Lancashire unless the situation changes, with Rovers keen to tie him to a new deal.
Antonio Conte wants Tottenham squad to think like winners and start treating draws like defeats
10:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Antonio Conte says his Tottenham players have to understand that ambitious teams treat draws and defeats in the same way.
Spurs snatched a last-gasp draw against rivals Chelsea last weekend through Harry Kane‘s stoppage-time equaliser, and the result has been widely regarded as a point won, particularly given their awful record at Stamford Bridge.
Conte won five league titles in six full seasons before joining Spurs and says he is trying to teach his squad that teams competing for major honours cannot be satisfied with drawing games.
Tottenham confirm Tanguy Ndombele loan exit to Napoli with £25m transfer option included in deal
10:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tanguy Ndombele has signed for Napoli on loan as Antonio Conte’s clear-out of the Spurs squad continues.
After the departures of Steven Bergwijn, Giovani Lo Celso and Joe Rodon, the French midfielder is the fourth senior player to leave with Harry Winks and Sergio Reguilon also touted for exits.
Serie A side Napoli have signed Ndombele on a season-long loan with reports in Italy suggesting Spurs will continue to pay the bulk of his wages.
Exclusive: Tottenham join Trevoh Chalobah transfer race as Chelsea star considers future
10:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham and Roma have joined Inter Milan in showing an interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
The 23-year-old has concerns about game time under Thomas Tuchel this season as the Blues continue talks with Leicester City for £80million rated Wesley Fofana.
Chalobah fears that the signing will block his pathway and could seek either a loan or permanent move.
Tottenham vs Wolves prediction
10:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
Wolves have just one point and one goal to their name from two games this season, while Spurs have thumped Southampton and somehow escaped Chelsea with a one by again proving a new-found fight under Conte.
Spurs are back in front of their own fans and should start the weekend on a positive note.
Spurs to win 2-0.
Wolves team news: Nunes could make debut
10:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
For Wolves, Raul Jimenez is out with a knee injury until the end of August and Joao Moutinho will be assessed ahead of the game. There could be a debut for new club-record signing Matheus Nunes.
Tottenham team news: Romero and Skipp out
10:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cristian Romero has been ruled out of the game with an abductor injury Antonio Conte described as a “little problem”. Davinson Sanchez is likely to deputise.
Oliver Skipp also remains sidelined but is nearing a return to action.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Wolves
10:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 and Ultimate 4K.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the BT Sport website and app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
09:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Wolves.
Antonio Conte has escaped from last week’s battle at Stamford Bridge without a touchline ban, so will be in charge today.
Kick-off from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is at 12.30pm BST.