Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their first Premier League victory of the season after a grueling 20-game wait, setting an unwanted Premier League record. The drought ended with a resounding 3-0 triumph over West Ham United at Molineux on Saturday. This win provides a glimmer of hope for Wolves after what has been a historically poor start to their campaign.
The last time Wolves tasted victory in the Premier League was on April 26, 2025, when they defeated Leicester City 3-0. It’s been a long and difficult road for the club and its supporters since then.
The match against West Ham saw Wolves deliver a dominant first-half performance. Jhon Arias, Hwang Hee-chan, and Mateus Mane all found the net, securing a comfortable lead before the halftime whistle. The victory lifted Wolves to six points, though they remain in a precarious position, still 12 points away from safety with 18 games left to play. However, the gap to next-to-last Burnley has been reduced to six points, offering a tangible target for survival. West Ham, meanwhile, remains in third-to-last place, four points adrift from safety.
No team in Premier League history has had to wait this long for their first win of the season since the league's inception in 1992. The overall record for the longest winless start to a top-division campaign is held by Bolton Wanderers, who finally won on their 22nd attempt in the 1902-03 season.
Wolves' struggles this season led to the departure of Vitor Pereira in November. The new head coach, Rob Edwards, has faced an uphill battle in trying to turn the team's fortunes around. Prior to this victory, Edwards had lost all six of his matches in charge.
Despite their league woes, Wolves have had some success in the English League Cup, with two wins, including one against West Ham. However, their inability to translate that form to the Premier League has been a major concern.
This victory, while significant, is just the first step in what will be a challenging battle to avoid relegation. The team will need to build on this performance and find consistency if they are to climb out of the relegation zone and secure their place in the Premier League.
