Brentford vs. Wolves: Bees Secure Victory as Wolves Continue Struggles

Brentford defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 in a Premier League match at Molineux on Saturday, December 20, 2025, extending Wolves’ losing streak to ten consecutive games. Keane Lewis-Potter scored both goals for Brentford, whereas Caoimhín Kelleher saved a late penalty for the Bees.

Match Summary

Keane Lewis-Potter’s brace secured the victory for Brentford, leaving Wolves with just two points from 17 matches – equaling the lowest Christmas points tally in Premier League history, previously held by Sheffield United in the 2020/21 season (albeit with fewer games played). The result adds to the mounting pressure on Wolves, with supporters voicing their discontent during the match.

Key Moments

• Second Half Goals: Keane Lewis-Potter scored twice to give Brentford a comfortable lead.
• Penalty Save: Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher saved a late penalty from Jorgen Strand-Larsen, denying Wolves a potential lifeline.
• Fan Discontent: Wolves fans expressed their frustration with the team’s performance, chanting “you’re not fit to wear the shirt.”

Lineups

Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Damsgaard, Henderson, Jensen; Outtara, Thiago, Ouattara.

Wolves: Sa; Tchatchoua, Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno; Andre, J Gomes; Bellegarde, Mane; Armstrong.

Recent Form

Prior to this match, Wolves had suffered nine consecutive defeats, and their recent performance against Arsenal showed promise but ultimately didn’t translate into points. Wolves had recently secured wins against Aston Villa and Liverpool, but have been unable to maintain that form.

Looking Ahead

Brentford’s win positions them favorably in the Premier League table, while Wolves face a challenging task to climb out of the relegation zone. The pressure is mounting on Wolves to turn their season around, and significant changes may be necessary to address their ongoing struggles.