Wolverhampton, England – In a dominant display at Molineux Stadium, Wolves cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a resounding 6-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town. The match, held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, saw Jorgen Strand Larsen steal the show with a brilliant hat-trick, ending a 12-game goal drought in emphatic fashion.
Wolves wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Strand Larsen opening the scoring in the 9th minute. Hee Chan Hwang played the ball across the goal, and Strand Larsen finished with a clever flick. Just two minutes later, Jhon Arias doubled the lead, latching onto a through ball from Strand Larsen and slotting it past Shrewsbury goalkeeper Elyh Harrison.
Despite Wolves' early control, Shrewsbury managed to pull a goal back in the 26th minute through a John Marquis penalty, awarded after Arias brought down Marquis in the box. Marquis sent Wolves' keeper Sam Johnstone the wrong way to reduce the deficit.
However, Wolves quickly regained their two-goal advantage. In the 41st minute, a poor pass from Harrison gifted Strand Larsen an easy opportunity, which he gratefully accepted, rolling the ball into an empty net.
The second half saw Wolves continue their dominance. In the 58th minute, Strand Larsen completed his hat-trick, receiving a pass from Arias and curling a shot inside the far post. Substitutes Rodrigo Gomes and Tolu Arokodare added to Shrewsbury's woes with late goals in the 86th and 92nd minutes, respectively, sealing a comprehensive victory for the home side.
Wolves' manager Sam Johnstone expressed his delight with the team's performance, praising Strand Larsen's clinical finishing and the team's overall attacking display. He also acknowledged Shrewsbury's efforts but emphasized the difference in quality between the two sides.
Shrewsbury Town's manager, meanwhile, lamented his team's mistakes, particularly the costly error that led to Wolves' third goal. He admitted that his team was outclassed but praised their fighting spirit.
The victory extends Wolves' unbeaten run to four matches. Wolves can now look forward to the FA Cup fourth-round draw, while Shrewsbury Town return to their League Two campaign.
