How It Happened
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ nightmare start to the Premier League season continued on Saturday as they fell 3-1 at home to Leeds United, marking five defeats from five games. Despite signing a new three-year deal earlier this week, manager Vítor Pereira must surely be feeling the heat after watching his side collapse before halftime.
Wolves took the lead in just the 8th minute when Ladislav Krejčí scored his first goal for the club, lifting the ball neatly past the Leeds goalkeeper. But Leeds responded fiercely. Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised in the 31st minute with a well-timed header. Just eight minutes later, Anton Stach curled in a superb free-kick to give Leeds the lead. On the stroke of half-time, Noah Okafor drilled in Leeds’ third, sealing the damage before the break. Wolves had little response in the second half.
The conditions and crowd mood reflected frustration. Fans booed their side both at halftime and full time. Defensive errors and giveaway passes haunted Wolves; Leeds, by contrast, looked clinical, confident, and sharp in all departments. Wolves remain rooted at the bottom of the table, while Leeds rise, boosted by this first away win of the campaign.
Match Stats
Decisive Moment
The turnaround began midway through the first half. After Wolves had appeared in control following Krejčí’s early strike, Leeds seized their moment. Calvert-Lewin’s equaliser shifted momentum sharply. Stach’s free kick and Okafor’s goal before halftime left Wolves reeling with no time to adjust.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Wolves, the result deepens their crisis. Five league games, zero points, and a growing belief among fans that something fundamental must change whether it’s tactics, personnel, or mentality. Having invested in Pereira, the board must now evaluate whether he has the tools or authority to reverse this run.
For Leeds United, this is a morale-boosting win. Their first away victory puts them on 7 points, and they showed resolve coming from behind.
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