Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after a catastrophic season that saw them lose their opening four games and never recover. The club's worst start in history left them rooted to the bottom of the table, and despite some optimistic moments, they could not overcome the damage.
Self-inflicted errors, a lack of cutting edge up front, and a disjointed structure that collapsed under pressure were the hallmarks of their campaign. Key players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri were sold in the summer, removing 35% of last season's goals and 13 assists. Wolves became the league's third-lowest scorers with just two goals in four games, and their expected goals (xG) of 2.6 was the worst in the division.
Defensively, Wolves conceded nine goals in four matches, with only West Ham shipping more. Manager Vítor Pereira, who had steadied the ship after taking over in December 2024, saw errors creep back in. The team gave debuts to six summer signings, leading to a lack of cohesion. Pereira made more substitutions than any other manager, but the side remained unsettled.
Despite a history of slow starts—they lost their first 10 games last season but stayed up—this time the collapse was terminal. Wolves finished bottom, confirming their relegation after a season of missed chances and avoidable mistakes.
