Wolverhampton Wanderers coaching staff and players paid their respects to former teammate Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a car accident. Flowers and tributes were placed at Molineux stadium and around the Billy Wright statue as fans honored his memory. Jota, who played 130 matches for Wolves, was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League, scoring 44 goals. Liverpool is also set to pay tribute during their upcoming friendly match at Preston North End.
Wolverhampton Wanderers increased their lead from the relegation zone to nine points with a vital 2-1 victory against Southampton, marked by Jorgen Strand Larsen's two goals.