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Scores goal in win Gomes scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Gomes broke the deadlock just past the hour with a thunderous strike that smashed off the underside of the crossbar and in, flipping the script of the match in Wolves' favor. It marked his first league goal of the season and completely shifted the momentum. Beyond the goal, he imposed himself in midfield with relentless intensity as Wolves won the key duels against Villa, adding one tackle, one interception, one block and three shots (one on target).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes smashes Wolves ahead 1-0 vs. Aston Villa | Premier League

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Bottom club Wolves shock high-flying Aston Villa at Molineux

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Starts Wednesday Gomes (undisclosed) is in the starting squad for Wednesday's clash with Everton.

Impact Gomes returned to contention quickly after dealing with a knock during the week. He'll consequently keep his central midfield spot over Andre. While he's rarely involved in the score sheet, Gomes will try to produce through passes and defensive stats going forward.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

In contention after knock Gomes is an option for Wednesday's match against Everton after he was forced off at halftime of the club's last outing, according to his club.

Impact Gomes had been dealt a knock in the club's first win of the season last time out but has already recovered it appears, as the midfielder has trained and is in contention again. He will likely still go through some testing ahead of the game to make sure he is fit, although he will be expected to return to a starting role. He has only missed two starts all season when fit, still yet to record a goal contribution in 19 appearances (17 starts).

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Gomes is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Gomes has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Premier League and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the heart of the game for the Wolves and should return directly to the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Gomes will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Gomes accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Manchester United on Monday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the midfield for the Wolves, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde as the main option to replace him due to the doubts on Marshall Munetsi (undisclosed) and Ladislav Krejci (knee). Gomes will be back available for the clash against Arsenal on Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first shot on target Gomes recorded one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact After playing as a sub for back-to-back matches, Gomes has now started in two consecutive games. He recorded his first shot in three outings, while the shot on target marked his first of the season. This also marked his second consecutive outing with over 35 completed passes, but he has not accounted for a chance created in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Gomes recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Sunderland.

Impact Gomes contributed offensively, attempting two shots for only the second time this season, creating one chance and recording a season-high five crosses. Defensively, he made three tackles, winning all of them, and added three clearances. In his last five games, he has won at least two tackles in each match.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Wins two tackles Saturday Gomes generated two tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.

Impact Gomes had a pretty quiet outing Saturday as he did not record any stats on the attack. On the defensive end he won two tackles, made one clearance and won two duels. He was subbed off in the 64th minute for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, marking the first time this season he did not complete the full 90 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs long-term contract Gomes has signed a new long-term contract with Wolves, according to his club.

Impact Gomes is committing himself long-term to the Wolves team, with the midfielder inking a new five-year deal. This will leave him around until the end of the 2029/30 season, set to help the club out for years to come. He has started in all 27 of his appearances this while notching three goals and one assist, likely to see a big role with the club moving forward after his extension.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores goal Gomes scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Fulham.

Impact Gomes went into the Fulham-Wolverhampton game without having logged any goals after Nov. 23. The midfielder scoring against Fulham gives him three goals this Premier League season. Going in to March, Gomes finished February having logged the goal on six shots (only one on target) with two chances created and two inaccurate crosses.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • SKY.COM

Clears suspension Gomes is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Gomes has cleared his suspension after seeing two yellow cards last time out, with the midfielder set to return against Liverpool on Feb. 16. This is solid news for the club, as he has started in all 22 of his appearances this season, notching two goals and one assist in just under 2,000 minutes of play. That said, he should return to the starting XI immediately following his ban.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes sent off for reckless challenge against Arsenal | Premier League

JANUARY 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Shown second yellow Gomes was given a red card in the 70th minute of Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Gomes made a silly challenge Saturday which deemed him his second yellow card, leading the midfielder to be sent off. This will suspend him from the club's next match, out to face Aston Villa on Feb. 1. He will likely be replaced by Thomas Doyle while out, with a return set for Feb. 16 against Liverpool.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Gomes recorded three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 3-1 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact Gomes continues to remain a consistent starter in the midfield for the Wolves for the second straight season. He's featured in the starting XI all 21 times played, scoring twice while assisting once and averaging about 3.3 tackles per contest. With 70 tackles, he has the second most in the PL as he continues his solid defensive form in the center of the pitch.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from ban Gomes is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Gomes is back in the fold after his suspension, set to make his return after the one match out. The only start he has missed all season was due to his suspension, so he should return to the starting XI in their next contest.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Gomes has been handed a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation. He will miss the game against Ipswich on Saturday.

Impact Gomes will miss the Dec. 14 game against Ipswich due to suspension after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against West Ham. He is expected to return for the Dec. 22 game against Leicester. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Pablo Sarabia are expected to fill in for him.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists on Saturday Gomes scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Fulham.

Impact Gomes netted in the 53rd minute assisted by Matheus Cunha and then returned the favor as he set up Matheus Cunha's goal in the 87th minute. Gomes completed three dribbles and also made five tackles and two clearances. He has started all games this season and has found a good patch as he has accumulated three goal involvements in the last three games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes lifts Wolves 2-1 in front of Fulham | Premier League

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores in draw Gomes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Gomes notched his first goal of the season in the 72nd minute with a well-placed finish that beat the goalkeeper. Additionally, the midfielder set a new season-high with three chances created.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Gomes nets Wolves' go-ahead goal against Crystal Palace | Premier League

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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