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Done for season Johnstone (shoulder) is done for the season, according to manager Rob Edwards, per Liam Keen of the Express and Star. "[Sam] is out for the season."

Impact Johnstone will not return this season, as the goalie's absence has been confirmed as he deals with a shoulder injury. This will leave the club without their first backup option in net, only appearing in 12 games all season. He now won't play again until Wolves resume play in the Championship following relegation, leaving Daniel Bentley to serve as backup keeper behind Jose Sa.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Johnstone (shoulder) is ruled out for Friday's clash against West Ham and could miss the remainder of the season, according Liam Keen from Express and Star.

Impact Johnstone is dealing with a shoulder injury and will miss Friday's clash against West Ham, and could be sidelined for the rest of the season. The goalkeeper operates as the No. 2 option behind Jose Sa, so his absence is unlikely to be felt, with Daniel Bentley expected to serve as the backup in his place.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Has costly own goal Johnstone made two saves and allowed two goals, but also 1 an own goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact It's tough to fault Johnstone too much, as the ball bounced off him after he misread a corner kick. He was also the victim of a second own goal for Wolves, though he didn't have much of a chance of stopping that. Johnstone has a challenging matchup looming as he tries to recover from this setback against Brentford. The Bees have 21 goals in 15 EPL matches.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Concedes four despite four saves Johnstone recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Johnston made four saves but also conceded four as Wolves were heavily defeated at home by Manchester United. This is the first time he has conceded four this year, but he has conceded three on three occasions. He has yet to keep a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Two saves in defeat Johnstone had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Johnstone came for a cross in the second-half of Wednesday's matchup versus Nottingham Forest, but he was unable to lay a hand on the ball and conceded the lone goal of the fixture. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 18 saves and eight clearances while conceding an average of two goals per appearance. If Johnstone remains the preferred option over Jose Sa, look for him between the sticks Monday when Wolverhampton host Manchester United.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in loss Johnstone registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Aston Villa.

Impact Johnstone allowed his 17th goal in nine matches, making 31 saves in the process. He is still without a clean sheet and will look to claim his first when Wolverhampton faces Nottingham Forest Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves, two conceded Johnstone registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Johnstone conceded a minimum of two goals for a fifth straight game and is up to 13 goals against, compared to just 16 saves over that span. He has yet to record a clean sheet among his eight appearances on the campaign. Up next for Wolverhampton is a meeting with Aston Villa on Sunday, November 30.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in three Johnstone had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Impact Johnstone made five saves, however allow three to Chelsea during Saturday's loss. With the Wolves in last in the PL and still winless, it has not been the best of runs for the keeper, who has allowed 13 goals in just the last six league appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in defeat Johnstone recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Fulham.

Impact Johnstone recorded four saves for a second consecutive outing, but this was also his second straight game with three goals against. In six appearances this season, he now has recorded at least four saves on three occasions. Up next for Wolverhampton is a meeting with Chelsea on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in loss Johnstone recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Burnley.

Impact Johnstone turned aside four of seven Burnley shots on target as Wolverhampton were undone late in a 3-2 loss. The veteran keeper has made five saves and allowed five goals across his last two league appearances. If Johnstone remains Wolverhampton's preferred option in net, he'll face Fulham on Saturday at Crave Cottage.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Johnstone registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Sunderland.

Impact Johnstone got the start over Jose Sa for the third straight match and his fourth start overall, conceding five goals while making 11 saves. The goalkeeper is still seeking his first clean sheet, and this game marked his first time conceding more than once. He'll have a chance to earn his first clean sheet if he continues in goal when Wolverhampton hosts Burnley on Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in draw Johnstone had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Johnstone turned aside five Brighton shots on target Sunday but was beaten by a header late in the second half of Wolverhampton's 1-1 draw. The experienced Premier League keeper has been selected ahead of Jose Sa in each of Wolverhampton's last two league fixtures and produced seven saves and two clearances while conceding twice across that span. If Johnstone remains the preferred option ahead of Sa, look for his name on the team sheet Oct. 18 when Wolverhampton resume league play at Sunderland.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one late goal Johnstone recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Johnstone conceded one goal Saturday, a Joao Palhinha strike in the 94th minute to equalize the score. It marked Johnstone's second start of the season and he has conceded one goal in each start, a much better record so far compared to Jose Sa.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves Johnstone recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Impact Johnstone stepped in for Jose Sa Saturday, who was unable to play due to an illness. He only allowed a goal, while managing to make three saves and winning one aeriel. It was a decent showing despite being a late call, therefore will likely be on call again for the game vs Leeds on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in net for preseason Johnstone (undisclosed) started and played 45 minutes in a friendly against Burnley.

Impact Johnstone didn't see the field for the last month of last season due to injury, but has returned from his issues, seeing the start in offseason play. The question heading into the new season for the goalie is if he can earn back the starting role, as he held it to begin last season before falling out of favor, only featuring six times after the first two months of the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Brentford Johnstone (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Brentford, accoridng to manager Vitor Pereira.

Impact Johnstone is failing to make the team sheet for Sunday's season finale, with the goalie still not an option due to his undisclosed injury. This is a tough way to end the season, last seeing time March 1. He ends the season starting in all seven of his appearances, notching 17 goals allowed and 23 saves in his time on the field.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Johnstone (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Leicester.

Impact Johnstone will remain sidelined for Saturday's match after missing time with a small issue. The absence is a minor one for the club since he is not their starting goalkeeper. Even so, he will aim to make his return soon and be ready when called upon.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with small problem Johnstone is out for Sunday's match against Manchester United due to a "small problem," according to manager Vitor Pereira. "He is training [with the fitness coaches]. Sam is not t...

Impact Johnstone will not be in the call Sunday, with the goalie hitting the sidelines due to a problem he suffered in training. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he is not their starter. Either way, he will hope to return soon, being an option in case the club needs him.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in loss Johnstone made two saves but conceded two in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Ipswich Town.

Impact Johnstone returned to goal but conceded twice, including a 14th-minute own goal by Matt Doherty and a late header by Jack Taylor from a corner. He has made four saves across his last two matches while allowing four goals. Johnstone may feature again against Leicester on Dec. 22 if Jose Sa remains out with a shoulder injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two in loss Johnstone made two saves but also yielded two goals in Wolverhampton's 2-1 loss to West Ham United.

Impact Johnstone's return to action did not go as planned, though he did keep Wolves in the contest with some important saves. If he's fit Saturday, he'll get a bit of a reprieve against an Ipswich Town team which has scored just 14 goals in league play.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from illness Johnstone missed out against Crystal Palace due to illness, Wolves announced.

Impact Johnstone has reportedly been fit and then missed the last two matches, the first with a groin issue and the second with an illness. There's already a goalkeeping headache here as Jose Sa, the long-time starter has played while Johnstone is out. It seems Johnstone should be the starting option when fit, though this situation has been murky to say the least in recent weeks due to injury and form.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready yet Johnstone (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Johnstone was expected to be back on the team sheet Saturday but instead has missed out again, spending his third straight match on the sidelines. However, with his recent rise in health, he should be expected to return next game. The big question will be if he sees the start or if Jose Sa will continue in net.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Johnstone (groin) trained fully and is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace, Wolves announced.

Impact Johnstone has now trained fully for two weeks in a row. The goalkeeper is expected to be fully fit, and now leaves manager Gary O'Neil with a significant choice to make. Long-time starter Jose Sa has been the top option while Johnstone is out, though Johnstone appeared to be the preferred option when both were fit.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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