Wednesday 2 October 1996 at Molineux (Att 26,540)

Wolves (1) 1 (Ferguson 12): Stowell, Smith, Froggatt, Atkins, Venus, Richards, Thompson, Ferguson, Bull, Roberts (Foley 71), Emblen (Corica 88); Sub Romano.
Bolton Wanderers (0) 2 (McGinlay 48 86): Branagan, McAnespie, Phillips, Frandsen, Bergsson, Fairclough, Johansen, Sellars, Blake, McGinlay, A Thompson; Subs Taylor, Todd, Lee.

Referee: Mr N Barry (Scunthorpe).
Sent-off: Ferguson 90 (violent conduct).
Booked: A Thompson 2, Frandsen 13, Venus 69.
Position: 5th.