It is not easy for a team to spend the whole season in hard relegation at the bottom of the league. It is not easy for the team to stay mentally on the task since the results were so poor. After defeating West Ham United, drawing against Manchester United, and Everton seems very well for the club. The FA Cup fixture against Shrewsbury Town and a very comfortable win 6:1 is giving them a sigh there are in a good moment, improved and well balanced for the crucial part of the season where they can avoid relegation with more then few victories.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ recent form reflects a team that has finally found clarity under Edwards. Results over the past few weeks are not accidental; they are the product of a well-defined game plan, strong mental resilience, and players fully committing to the demands of a challenging season.
Taking points against Manchester United and progressing in the FA Cup have reinforced the belief within the squad and sent a clear message that Wolves are a competitive, organised, and mentally prepared team for the fight ahead.
From a tactical standpoint, Wolves have become far more coherent. The structure without the ball is compact and disciplined, with clear spacing between the lines and a strong emphasis on collective responsibility rather than individual pressing chaos. Edwards has prioritised balance over risk, ensuring the team remains difficult to break down while still posing a threat in transition. This pragmatic approach has stabilised performances and reduced the defensive volatility that plagued Wolves earlier in the season.
In possession, Wolves are not reckless. Build-up play is functional rather than decorative, with quick vertical progression once space is identified. The emphasis is on exploiting moments rather than dominating the ball unnecessarily. Against stronger opponents, this has proven effective, allowing Wolves to stay competitive deep into matches and capitalise on opposition mistakes. The point earned against Manchester United was a direct result of this discipline and tactical patience.
Mentally, this Wolves side deserves significant praise. Playing a season defined by relegation pressure requires courage, and that bravery is visible every week. Players are willing to defend deep, suffer without the ball, and maintain concentration under sustained pressure. They have accepted Edwards’ tactical ideas, setup and approach, and there is a cohesiveness present.
This is not a group hiding from responsibility; it is a group confronting reality head-on. Edwards’ influence is evident in how composed the team remains during decisive phases of matches.
From a relegation perspective, the situation is hard, but it is something they can avoid. With three victories, the Wolves position themselves firmly within reach of safety. At that point, only a few strong performances—particularly against direct rivals—would be sufficient to avoid relegation, and they could get 12 points. From that position, they could overcome Burnley, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and others. The margin is narrow, but the trajectory is positive. Crucially, Wolves look like a team that can overturn the season.
With 17 matches left to play, victory in 4,5, 6 or seven of them can mean that Wolves have avoided relegation. In the season of 38 fixtures, Wolves have a chance to stay in the Premier League next season.
Edwards deserves credit for putting fundamentals first. Instead of chasing identity through aesthetics, he has built one through purpose, discipline, and realism. In a league as unforgiving as the Premier League, that approach often determines survival. If Wolves maintain and improve this level of organisation and mentality, relegation should be avoided—not through luck, but through structure, bravery, and collective belief. They have to play every game with maximum and pre-established matches that they can win. They should rely their focus on those battles and reach the maximum.
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