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

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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