Wolves bid farewell to the top flight, ending eight years in the Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers – the Wolves – have officially been relegated to the football English Championship, following West Ham United’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace at the conclusion of matchday 33 of the 2025–26 Premier League season.

Wolves: relegated

With this relegation, the “Wolves” bring to a close eight years amongst the elite, returning to the Championship after a disastrous campaign in which they finished bottom of the table, 16 points adrift of safety, with just five matches remaining.

In 33 matches, Wolves managed just three wins and eight draws, whilst suffering 22 defeats, amassing only 17 points – a tally that reflects the significant decline in form that has plagued the team throughout the season.

Meanwhile, the battle to avoid relegation is heating up among several clubs, most notably Tottenham Hotspur, who sit 18th with 31 points, alongside Burnley, who are 19th with 20 points. Teams such as Leeds United (39 points), Nottingham Forest (36 points) and West Ham United (33 points) are also still fighting to secure their survival.

A message from the board following relegation

Following confirmation of relegation, the club’s CEO Nathan Shee addressed the fans in a message, describing the moment as “difficult and painful”, whilst emphasising that work had begun since he took office in December 2025 to lay the foundations for a swift return.

He noted that the management is aware of the shortcomings, and that the coming phase will focus on rebuilding the team and strengthening its competitiveness, whilst seeking to assemble a squad that restores the fans’ confidence.

He concluded his message by expressing his appreciation for the fans’ support despite the harshness of the season, emphasising that the primary objective in the coming phase is to reintroduce a team worthy of their ambitions and give them what they deserve.

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