Wolverhampton Wanderers’ dismal start to the 2025/26 Premier League season continued at Molineux, as they slumped to their fifth straight defeat with a 3-1 loss to Leeds United. Despite a promising start, Wolves quickly unraveled, leaving fans in shock and Leeds celebrating their first league win since opening day.
A Bright Start, A Dark Ending
The evening began perfectly for the hosts when Fer López threaded a clever ball through to Ladislav Krejčí, who coolly slotted past Karl Darlow just eight minutes in. Molineux roared in delight as the Czech midfielder marked his debut with a dream goal.
But football can be cruel. From hero to villain, Krejčí’s night turned sour as Leeds roared back with three unanswered goals before halftime.
Leeds’ New Signings Shine
Their summer recruits powered Leeds United’s turnaround:
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized with a towering header, connecting superbly with Jayden Bogle’s cross.
- Krejčí’s foul on Calvert-Lewin gifted Leeds a dangerous free-kick, and Anton Stach curled home a stunner into the top corner.
- Moments later, Noah Okafor opened his Leeds account with a calm finish after Stach pressed high and won possession.
By halftime, the Wolves were reeling.
Wolves’ Response and Missed Chances
Managerial adjustments at the break saw Marshall Munetsi introduced, and the substitute nearly inspired a comeback. Darlow brilliantly tipped over his header from a set piece, and his volley minutes later was also denied.
Despite Wolves piling on late pressure, Leeds remained resolute, with goalkeeper Darlow standing tall. Even Sean Longstaff could have added a fourth for Leeds, but José Sá finally came to Wolves’ rescue.
Key Stats and Context
- Wolves have now lost their opening five league matches, joining just five other sides in Premier League history with that unwanted record.
- Leeds had scored only once in the league before this clash but netted three goals in one half at Molineux.
- Wolves have just one win in their last six head-to-heads against Leeds.
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EPL Blast: The Final Word
For Wolves, this is a wake-up call—early leads mean nothing if defensive frailties persist. For Leeds, it’s a statement of intent that new signings can transform a season. Fans worldwide, including here in Kenya, will watch closely to see if Wolves can turn things around—or if Leeds’ momentum continues to build.
In the Premier League, history is made every weekend. And this was another reminder: never count out a team hungry for redemption.
