Wolves’ dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Molineux gives Rob Edwards fresh belief that late-season momentum is building, even with relegation from the Premier League still highly probable.
The result followed a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, delivering two major shocks across four intense days in Wolverhampton.
These back-to-back upsets mean Wolves become the first team to beat two sides from the Premier League’s top five while sitting bottom in a single season since West Brom in 2017-18, and the first club ever to defeat such high-ranked opponents in consecutive league matches while rooted to last place.
Against defending champions Liverpool, Rodrigo Gomes continued recent form by opening the scoring, days after sealing the Villa result. Mohamed Salah equalised soon after, yet Wolves held firm. Deep into stoppage time, Andre’s strike deflected off Joe Gomez for a 94th-minute winner, handing Liverpool another late league defeat.
That decisive goal meant Liverpool lost to a 90th-minute or later winner for the fifth time in this Premier League campaign, the highest such figure for any club in a single season. Statistical analysts highlighted that no side in the relegation zone had ever before managed such a late league winner over reigning champions.
Edwards again sprinted down the touchline when Andre scored, mirroring celebrations after Gomes’ clincher against Villa. Asked about that reaction by TNT Sports, Edwards joked while stressing what beating Liverpool still means, regardless of league position, and spoke about the scale of the fixture and the quality of Arne Slot’s squad.
“It’s my groin this timeI’m falling apart! This is Liverpool Football Club, never mind the position you’re in, any time you beat them you’ve got to enjoy the moment. They’re an amazing football club with an amazing manager and loads of great players. So yeah, it was a big, big night for us.
“What we’re trying to do is improve. We’re trying to build some momentum. We know the position we’re in. I know I’ve lost myself in that moment there. People might say we’re bottom of the league, but you saw the energy around this place. You have to enjoy it. We’re trying to turn things around.”
Wolves vs Liverpool Premier League battle reflects wider fight
Edwards underlined that, despite likely relegation and the prospect of key players leaving, the squad still has strong targets. Andre, who scored the winner, is among those expected to attract interest if Wolves play Championship football next season, yet performances against elite opponents suggest commitment remains high within the group.
“We’re showing some fight and spirit, which I know is the bare minimum, but also some quality as well. We’re up against some top teams at the moment,” he added, before explaining that each player still has clear motivation, whether for club future, international ambitions, or personal pride.
“The lads, whatever they’ve got to compete for, whether it’s themselves, a World Cup, their family or whether you want to be here next season, you’ve got to perform well, and they’re showing that.”
Wolves vs Liverpool Premier League context and recent improvement
Edwards reflected on the early period after taking charge, admitting Wolves struggled to respond straight away. Confidence was low, results did not change quickly, and the training intensity had to shift. Standards, work rate, and belief all needed raising before recent victories began to show the impact of those adjustments.
“It took a while. When we first came in it was difficult. We were short of confidence. Initially, it was hard to turn results around. Our standards had to improve, and we had to work harder in training. Now we’re seeing the fruits of a lot of hard work.”
The head coach felt Liverpool were favourites to grab a second goal once the match reached 1-1. Wolves had already let leads slip several times this season. That made the decisive late strike feel like a contest won twice, strengthening belief in the direction of the project under Edwards’ staff.
“At 1-1, if there was going to be another goal, you’re expecting it to be Liverpool. We’ve almost had to win the game twice. That’s what makes me so glad. There’s a good energy around and a belief we’re going in the right direction. Whatever happens until the end of their 38th game, we’ll just keep fighting.”
Wolves vs Liverpool Premier League clash shapes FA Cup rematch
Liverpool will meet Wolves again in quick succession, with the same Molineux fixture scheduled in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday. The league result adds edge to that tie. Edwards expects a strong response from Slot’s players and anticipates a difficult evening against opponents seeking immediate redemption.
“We’ve made them angry, we know it will be difficult on Friday.”
Whatever the final league outcome for Wolves, these wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool have lifted morale, strengthened the bond with supporters at Molineux, and highlighted improvement under Edwards. The team now carries greater confidence into both the FA Cup rematch and the remaining Premier League fixtures.