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“Expert Claims Wolves Could Do the Unthinkable Next Season – First Time Since 1980
Wolves Secure Premier League Status Despite Late-Season Slump – Optimism Builds for 2025/26
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ season may be ending on a disappointing note, but the key takeaway is that their Premier League survival is already secured.
Wolves fell to a third consecutive league defeat on Tuesday night, losing 4-2 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Despite the recent poor form, the team’s earlier success ensured safety weeks ago.
Manager Vitor Pereira has revitalized the squad since his arrival, leading Wolves on a remarkable six-game winning streak earlier in the campaign—an achievement few could have predicted after their shaky start.
Though form has dipped, there’s a renewed sense of belief around Molineux, with hopes high ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Andy Thompson: Wolves Can Aim Higher Next Season
Club legend Andy Thompson believes Wolves are capable of big things next season, possibly even chasing silverware or a spot in European competition.
Speaking on Matchday Live Extra after the defeat to Palace, Thompson said:
“It’ll be a great day celebrating at Molineux on Sunday because we’re still a Premier League team—and we deserve to be. This club brings quality to the league with its style of play and talented squad.”
Thompson acknowledged the transfer speculation but remains confident in the group of players at Wolves’ disposal:
“We’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—this team is full of exceptional talent.
There’s no reason we can’t replicate what clubs like Crystal Palace or Newcastle have done and push for a European place.”
A Pivotal Summer Ahead for Wolves
Wolves haven’t won a major trophy since their 1980 EFL Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest. Whether that changes next season depends heavily on the upcoming summer transfer window.
The club now has a manager in Pereira who appears capable of leading a serious charge for success, but backing from the ownership will be essential.
The achievements of clubs like Palace and Newcastle in 2025 should serve as motivation for Fosun to support Pereira fully.
Other sides like Brighton, Fulham, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest have shown that with the right investment and planning, European football is a realistic goal.
There’s a risk Wolves could lose key players this summer, but if Fosun is willing to go beyond its usual self-sustaining approach, there’s real potential for progress.
Pereira has subtly challenged the ownership to invest, and fans will now be watching closely to see if the club matches his ambition.
