The last Premier League match played at Molineux in 2004 ended in a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham for Dave Jones' already doomed side. Mick McCarthy will hope for a winning start against London opposition as he aspires to a first successful season in the top flight following two relegations with Sunderland. His opposite number, Gianfranco Zola, enjoyed an impressive first season at the helm of West Ham and he will expect his men to target victories against the promoted sides. Mikey StaffordVenue Molineux, Saturday, 3pmTickets Sold outLast season n/aReferee C Foy Last season's matches 25 Y82, R3, 3.40 cards per gameSportingbet odds Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-4 West Ham United 8-5 Draw 11-5Wolverhampton WanderersSubs from Hahnemann, Doyle, Zubar, Craddock, Elokobi, Hill, Keogh, Vokes, David Jones, Ikeme, Collins, D WardDoubtful Doyle (groin), Hennessey (ankle)Injured Berra (hamstring, 5 Sep), Kightly (foot, 5 Sep), Iwelumo (foot, Oct)Suspended NoneDisciplinary record (last season) Y60 R4Leading scorer (last season) Ebanks-Blake 25West Ham UnitedSubs from Gabbidon, Quashie, Davenport, Tomkins, Payne, Hines, N'Gala, Spence, Stanislas, Eyjolfsson, Kurucz, Nsereko, Stech, JiménezDoubtful NoneInjured Ashton (ankle, 15 Sep), Behrami (knee, 15 Sep), Boa Morte (knee, Dec)Suspended NoneDisciplinary record (last season) Y68 R4Leading scorer (last season) Cole 10Match pointers• These sides have not met in the top flight since the 1983-84 season, when West Ham won 3-0 at Molineux• The last time Wolves were in the Premier League (2003-04) they conceded three or more goals in 13 of 19 home matches• Mark Noble is the only player still at West Ham who played the last time these sides met, in 2005• The Wolves manager, Mick McCarthy, has a win ratio of 5.4% in the Premier League• West Ham have only drawn one of their 14 opening Premier League matchesPremier LeagueWolverhampton WanderersWest Ham Unitedguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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