Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Brentford: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Brentford secured a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. The first half saw both sides pick up yellow cards, with João Gomes booked for Wolves at 24 minutes and Hee-chan Hwang following at 44 minutes, while Brentford’s Sepp van den Berg and Michael Kayode were cautioned at 19 and 44 minutes respectively. Brentford broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Keane Lewis-Potter scored, assisted by Vitaly Janelt, shortly before Mikkel Damsgaard replaced Mathias Jensen for the visitors at 64 minutes, as Wolves continued their run of five straight league losses.

The second goal came at 83 minutes from Keane Lewis-Potter again, this time assisted by Mikkel Damsgaard, sealing the win for Brentford who have now picked up four points from their last two games after earlier defeats. Wolves pushed late, missing a penalty through Jørgen Strand Larsen at 88 minutes, and made substitutions including Tolu Arokodare for Ki-Jana Hoever at 81 minutes, plus Jhon Arias for Hee-chan Hwang and Jackson Tchatchoua for Matt Doherty both at 89 minutes. This defeat extends Wolves’ poor form, leaving them winless in their recent outings, while Brentford built on their recent win over Burnley to claim three points on the road.

Brentford edged possession with 57% compared to Wolves’ 43%, allowing them to control much of the game’s rhythm, though Wolves showed more flair in attack with 54 successful dribbles against Brentford’s 31, suggesting they were lively on the break but lacked end product. Corners were close at four for Brentford and three for Wolves, but the visitors made better use of set pieces and transitions, recording two assists while Wolves had none, which helped convert chances into goals.

Discipline saw Brentford pick up four yellow cards to Wolves’ two, with no reds on either side, and Wolves took one penalty but failed to score from it, highlighting their struggles in front of goal. Substitutions leaned heavily towards Wolves with four changes—Matever Mané on for Fer López at 65 minutes, Tolu Arokodare for Ki-Jana Hoever at 81 minutes, and both Jhon Arias for Hee-chan Hwang and Jackson Tchatchoua for Matt Doherty at 89 minutes—while Brentford made just one, bringing Mikkel Damsgaard on for Mathias Jensen at 64 minutes, which proved impactful as he assisted the second goal.

The game’s turning point arrived in the 63rd minute when Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead, assisted by Vitaly Janelt, shifting momentum firmly to the visitors after a competitive first half marked by yellow cards for both teams. Wolves responded with a substitution two minutes later, as Mateus Mané replaced Fer López, but Brentford extended their lead at 83 minutes with Lewis-Potter’s second goal, this time set up by substitute Mikkel Damsgaard who had come on for Mathias Jensen shortly after the opener.

Late drama came at 88 minutes when Wolves missed a penalty through Jørgen Strand Larsen, assisted by Caoimhín Kelleher, denying them a potential lifeline, while Brentford’s Rico Henry and Vitaly Janelt picked up yellows at 72 and 90 minutes to cap a disciplined but effective performance. Wolves’ further changes at 81 and 89 minutes, including Tolu Arokodare for Ki-Jana Hoever and then Jhon Arias for Hee-chan Hwang alongside Jackson Tchatchoua for Matt Doherty, came too late to alter the outcome.

Wolverhampton Wanderers lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, relying on midfield bite from players like João Gomes, who picked up an early yellow, and attacking threats such as Hee-chan Hwang, also cautioned before being replaced late by Jhon Arias. The setup aimed for width with Matt Doherty involved until Jackson Tchatchoua took over, while up front Jørgen Strand Larsen missed a key penalty, and substitutions like Mateus Mané for Fer López and Tolu Arokodare for Ki-Jana Hoever sought to inject energy.

Brentford deployed a 4-3-3 shape, with Keane Lewis-Potter proving lethal in attack by scoring both goals, supported by midfielders like Vitaly Janelt who assisted the first and earned a late yellow. Defensively, Sepp van den Berg and Rico Henry picked up bookings, while Michael Kayode was also cautioned; the formation allowed for quick transitions, boosted by Mikkel Damsgaard’s substitution for Mathias Jensen, which led to his assist for the second goal.

Keane Lewis-Potter earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match honours with a brace that decided the game, netting at 63 and 83 minutes while creating one big chance and delivering one key pass, underlining his clinical edge in Brentford’s attack.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Manchester United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Leeds United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (H)

Wolverhampton Wanderers have just suffered a 0-2 defeat to Brentford at home, extending their dismal run of five consecutive league losses that has left them rooted in 20th place on just two points and deep in relegation trouble. They face a tough test next against Liverpool on 27 December 2025 at 15:00, with the visitors sitting fifth on 29 points and chasing European spots, meaning Wolves will need a massive turnaround to avoid further damage in their fight for survival.

Brentford have just claimed a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers away from home, building on a mixed recent form that includes a draw with Leeds and a win over Burnley, keeping them in 12th on 23 points and comfortably mid-table. Their next fixture is against AFC Bournemouth on 27 December 2025 at 15:00, with the opponents in 14th on 22 points, offering a chance to climb higher if they maintain this momentum in what could be a tight battle for positions.

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