Wolverhampton, England - In a season plagued by misfortune, Wolverhampton Wanderers hit a new low on Saturday, December 20, 2025, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at home against Brentford. This loss marks their tenth consecutive Premier League defeat, equaling an unwanted club record and mirroring Sheffield United's dismal start in the 2020/21 season. The result leaves Wolves languishing at the bottom of the table with a mere two points after 17 games, staring down the barrel of relegation.
The match at Molineux was a lackluster affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. The first half was uneventful, with the first shot on target not arriving until the 39th minute when Brentford's Keane Lewis-Potter forced a save from Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa.
Brentford emerged with greater intent after the break, and Sa was called into action again to deny Kevin Schade. The pressure eventually told in the 63rd minute when Lewis-Potter capitalized on a defensive error to give Brentford the lead. Ladislav Krejci misjudged Vitaly Janelt's delivery, allowing Lewis-Potter to pounce and slot the ball past Sa. Lewis-Potter sealed the victory in the 83rd minute, volleying home a cross from Mikkel Damsgaard to complete his brace.
Wolves were handed a lifeline late on when Jorgen Strand Larsen was fouled in the box, but his penalty was saved by Brentford's goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, compounding the home side's misery.
The defeat has further intensified the pressure on Wolves' manager Rob Edwards, who replaced Vítor Pereira in November. While some observers noted a slight improvement in performances under Edwards, the results have not followed. The squad's understrength condition, exacerbated by summer departures and a string of injuries, has severely hampered Edwards's ability to turn the tide.
Wolves' fans have voiced their discontent with the club's ownership, Fosun International, with protests held during the game. The atmosphere around the club is one of anger and helplessness, as supporters fear the consequences of selling key players without adequate replacements.
Ki-Jana Hoever, a Wolves defender, has urged fans not to give up on the team, emphasizing that the players are still fighting. However, the statistics paint a grim picture. Wolves have conceded a league-high 37 goals in 17 games and have the fewest goals with only nine. They are 14 points adrift of safety, facing a daunting task to avoid relegation.
For Brentford, the win alleviates some of the pressure after a poor run of form. Keane Lewis-Potter's goals were his first of the Premier League season, providing a timely boost for the Bees. The victory moves them further away from the relegation zone, offering a glimmer of hope heading into the new year.
As Wolves stare into the abyss, they face a monumental challenge to salvage their season. With a mounting injury list and a lack of confidence, Rob Edwards has a herculean task to lift his team off the bottom and prevent a historic relegation. Their next fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester United will provide a stern test of their resolve.
