Although Wolves’ form has picked up over the past week with wins over Aston Villa and the Merseysiders, they have left themselves too much to do to avoid relegation. The cup is a welcome distraction and this ought to be a close-run game.

Three days after shocking Liverpool in the league, Wolves host them again in the FA Cup last 16.

Liverpool plays against Wolves in the English FA Cup today. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN+. Fans can watch this fifth-round game live online by purchasing a monthly ESPN+ subscription for $12.

Watch BBC One coverage, listen to BBC Radio commentaries, follow live text and score updates and match stats as Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round at Molineux.

Wolves have the chance to disrupt another team’s Champions League push when Liverpool visit Molineux tonight. Rob Edwards’ side saw off local rivals Aston Villa on Friday night – putting a dent in their top-four hopes – and can do likewise to a Liverpool side that start the evening in fifth place in the Premier League table.

Liverpool fell to a shock last-gasp defeat by Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday night. Brazilian midfielder Andre, helped by a huge deflection off Joe Gomez, netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner for the top-flight’s bottom club as they upset the defending champions to continue their surprise recent resurgence under Rob Edwards.