Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated from the Premier League after a disappointing season, finishing with only 17 points. Fans express devastation and concern for the future under manager Rob Edwards.
Key points
Wolverhampton Wanderers relegated from Premier League
Confirmed after West Ham's draw with Crystal Palace
Wolves finished with only 17 points
Fans express devastation and concern
Rob Edwards remains manager amid fan support
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Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards looks on and a Wolves FC flag is blurred in the background
Some fans said they still had faith in current manager Rob Edwards [Reuters]
Fans say they are devastated after Wolves' relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Monday, after weeks stuck at the bottom of the division.
Rob Edwards' side picked up just 17 points from their 33 matches with five games still left to play.
"We know this season has tested your loyalty and patience. Your backing, home and away, has not been taken for granted," newly appointed chief executive Nathan Shi told supporters.
Next season, Wolves will play in the Championship for the first time since 2018 and fans in the city centre told BBC Radio WM they have lost confidence in the club.
Wyatt Bennett - a man with wavy brown hair and earphones around his neck looks directly into the camera
Wyatt Bennett said he was gutted to hear the news [BBC]
Wyatt Bennett said: "I was absolutely gutted. It's a result of such poor ownership, the club has been neglected badly.
Q&A
Why were Wolverhampton Wanderers relegated from the Premier League?
Wolverhampton Wanderers were relegated due to finishing the season with only 17 points after 33 matches.
How many matches did Wolves lose this season?
Wolves lost a significant number of matches, contributing to their relegation, but the exact number of losses is not specified in the article.
What do fans think about manager Rob Edwards after relegation?
Despite the relegation, some fans still express faith in manager Rob Edwards.
Which teams confirmed Wolves' relegation?
West Ham's draw at Crystal Palace confirmed Wolves' relegation from the Premier League.
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"It started to go downhill after Covid, we started to sell a lot of our star players and things started to go a bit pear-shaped.
"The relegation sums up the season pretty well."
Lee Tyler added: "It's a let down for the town, and for the fans. We knew it was coming. The club has been difficultly run for quite a while. Direction, multiple managers and it hasn't helped the situation in general.
"For next season, I'm worried because major players are going to go, then it's a major rebuild."
Lee Tyler - a man with a grey beanie, striped scarb and black coat looks directly at the camera
Lee Tyler described it as a let down for Wolverhampton [BBC]
Another fan said relegation had been "coming for years" and "it's years of selling our best players and not getting the right players in and not backing the managers".
They added: "I still have faith in Rob Edwards, I think he is a good manager, I don't think he has been backed enough. Give him a year in the Championship and see how he does.
Wolverhampton Wanderers players speak to referee Farai Hallam before a penalty is awarded to Leeds United during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Saturday April 18, 2026.
Wolves were bottom of the league for much of the season [Mike Egerton/PA Wire]
Another fan, James, added: "I thought the writing was on the wall, the structure of the team looked off, they weren't playing collectively any more.
"I'm slightly concerned for next season; we need a complete clear out now, the squad is falling apart and it's blank canvas time."
Shi said: "Confirmation of our relegation is a difficult moment for everyone connected to Wolves.
"While this is a deeply disappointing outcome, work has been underway since my arrival in December to ensure we are ready to respond with clarity and conviction.
"We are clear on what needs to improve and our focus is now on strengthening the club, building momentum and creating a team our supporters can believe in. We know what is required and will approach the months ahead with purpose.
"You deserve better and giving you a club you can genuinely be proud of is what drives everything we do from this point forward."
