Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards after relegation
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed head coach Rob Edwards following their relegation from the Premier League. Edwards, appointed in November 2025, was unable to prevent the club's decline, securing just five wins in 30 games. Despite previous support from the club hierarchy, Wolves' poor performance led to this decision. Cesar Peixoto, former manager of Gil Vicente, is reportedly being considered as Edwards' replacement as the club prepares for next season in the Championship.
- •Rob Edwards was in charge for seven months before his sacking.
- •Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League this past season.
- •Edwards recorded five wins and 16 losses during his tenure.
- •Cesar Peixoto is a leading candidate to replace Edwards.
- •The club has started planning for the Championship, including player signings.
- 8:21 AMYahoo Sports — Relegated Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months in charge
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
- 7:48 AMBBC Sport — Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
"Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after the club's relegation from the Premier League, Sky Sports News understands.
"Edwards presided over two important signings as Wolves look to rebuild in the Championship but has now been sacked
"Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:21 AMRelegated Wolves sack Rob Edwards after seven months in charge
Edwards presided over two important signings as Wolves look to rebuild in the Championship but has now been sacked
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:49 AMWolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 7:48 AMWolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.
- Sky Sports—Edwards sacked by Wolves after seven months in charge
Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after the club's relegation from the Premier League, Sky Sports News understands.
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