Wolves Match Today: Historic Losing Streak Continues with 0-2 Brentford Defeat

Introduction: A Bleak Moment in Wolves History

In today’s match at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers fell to their 10th consecutive Premier League defeat as Keane Lewis-Potter scored twice in the second half to secure Brentford a 2-0 victory. This result marks a pivotal moment in the club’s troubled season, as Wolves now have the fewest points after 17 games in all four divisions since 1888. The importance of this match extends beyond three points—it represents the desperation of a club fighting for Premier League survival.

First Half: A Goalless Stalemate

The opening 45 minutes at Molineux reflected two sides lacking confidence and creative spark. The match took until the 32nd minute for either side to register a shot—the longest wait for an attempt in a Premier League match in six years. Despite a goalless but positive first half, the Old Gold headed into the break with something to build on. However, there was only one shot on target in the opening period, with Lewis-Potter’s low strike saved by José Sá.

Second Half: Lewis-Potter’s Decisive Brace

Brentford emerged with renewed purpose after the interval. The visitors struck the opener just after the hour mark when Vitaly Janelt floated a long ball towards Wolves’ goal and Lewis-Potter pounced on a fortunate bounce before volleying past Sá. The English forward completed his memorable afternoon when Brentford doubled their advantage against the run of play as Damsgaard clipped a neat ball into Lewis-Potter’s path, who diverted his volley back across goal. A late penalty for Wolves saw Strand Larsen’s spot-kick saved after a stuttered run-up, leading to loud boos at the final whistle.

Conclusion: Historical Low and Uncertain Future

Rob Edwards has now lost all six matches since arriving, with Wolves adrift at the bottom with just two points from 17 games. The victory lifted Keith Andrews’ Brentford side up to 12th spot. For Wolves supporters, today’s match underscores the gravity of their predicament. Between now and the new year, Wolves will wrap up 2025 with trips to Anfield and Old Trafford to face Liverpool and Manchester United—fixtures that offer little hope of reversing this historic decline. The significance for readers is clear: Wolves face a monumental battle to avoid becoming one of the Premier League’s worst-ever teams.