Brighton 3-0 Wolves: What Edwards said

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Brighton 3-0 Wolves: What Edwards said

Brighton 3-0 Wolves: What Edwards said

Wolves have become just the second team to have lost against every side they've faced in a single Premier League campaign, after Sheffield United in 2023-24. Wolves are now winless across their last 20 Premier League away matches (drawn five, lost 15), the first time they've gone 20+ such games wi

Brighton 3-0 Wolves: What Edwards said

Wolves have become just the second team to have lost against every side they've faced in a single Premier League campaign, after Sheffield United in 2023-24. Wolves are now winless across their last 20 Premier League away matches (drawn five, lost 15), the first time they've gone 20+ such games without a win in any division since April 2003 and August 2004 (23 games), a spell which also saw them relegated from the top-flight at the end of the 2003-04 campaign.

Brighton delivered a ruthless performance at the Amex Stadium, handing Wolves a 3-0 defeat that leaves the visitors in an alarming downward spiral. This loss marks a grim milestone for Wolves, who have become only the second team in Premier League history—after Sheffield United in 2023-24—to lose against every opponent they've faced in a single campaign.

Manager Rob Edwards didn't mince words when reflecting on his side's disastrous start. "It was a shocking start. I think we were still in our nice hotel for the first five minutes," Edwards told the BBC. "A despicable start—played backwards, played sideways. From the first throw-in, we got robbed. It's not surprising. That's what Brighton do: they're aggressive and jump on you. We were still in bed for the second goal, not defending corners. People not doing their jobs. When you don't do your job against a team that's better than you, you can't give them a head start—and we did that."

The statistics paint a bleak picture. Wolves are now winless across their last 20 Premier League away matches, with five draws and 15 losses. This marks the first time they've gone 20 or more such games without a win in any division since a 23-game drought between April 2003 and August 2004—a spell that ultimately saw them relegated from the top flight at the end of the 2003-04 season.

Edwards acknowledged the uphill battle his team faces. "We've got to continue to show fight. We did that after the second goal, but by then it's too late. Two-nil after half-time, we were pushing and had some chances—if we'd have got a goal, you never know. That's what the top teams are able to do: find a way in. We've got to show passion and fight. We know there's going to be a lot of change going forward, but for the ones who are here, they have to continue to show pride."

Looking ahead to next season, Edwards understands the frustration from the stands. "The fans will be angry at the moment, and it's understandable given the position we're in. That's normal. They were excellent throughout the game today—we could hear them more than anyone. But they're going to be angry. We know what we need to do to fix our position, and we know there's a lot of work to do. I started in January, and there's a lot of work to do in the summer."

For Wolves, the path to recovery will require more than just grit—it demands a complete reset, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. As the season winds down, every match becomes a test of character for a team desperate to turn the tide.

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