Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa: Bottom-of-the-Table Wolves Deliver Derby Shock in Rain-Soaked Molineux Thriller
Friday 27 February 2026, the West Midlands derby delivered pure drama as struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned high-flying Aston Villa with a commanding 2-0 victory at a drenched Molineux Stadium. In what was only Wolves’ second Premier League win of the season, goals from João Gomes and substitute Rodrigo Gomes lifted the hosts off the foot of the table (temporarily at least) and dealt a serious blow to Villa’s Champions League hopes.
The match was played in torrential rain, turning the pitch into a slippery battlefield — but Wolves thrived in the conditions while Villa looked strangely flat.
The Opening Goal – João Gomes Lights Up Molineux (61’)
The deadlock was broken midway through the second half with a moment of real quality. Adam Armstrong laid the ball off perfectly, and João Gomes smashed a fierce left-footed strike from just inside the box that cannoned in off the underside of the crossbar. The Brazilian wheeled away in delight as the South Bank erupted.
Gomes’ celebration — arms outstretched in the pouring rain — perfectly captured the emotion of a side fighting for survival.
The Sealer – Rodrigo Gomes on the Counter (90+8’)
With Villa pushing forward late on (Amadou Onana even had a shot cleared off the line), Wolves broke at lightning speed. Substitute Rodrigo Gomes finished coolly on the counter to send Molineux into absolute ecstasy and make sure there would be no late drama.
The scenes of pure joy — players sliding on their knees, fans leaping over barriers — were unforgettable.
Manager Magic: Rob Edwards Goes Wild
Wolves boss Rob Edwards could barely contain himself on the touchline, fist-pumping and roaring as the final whistle went. After a season of struggle, this win felt like pure catharsis.
Quick Match Stats & Context
• Final Score: Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa
• Attendance: 30,197 (sold-out Molineux)
• Wolves now have 2 league wins all season but crucially avoided equalling Derby’s unwanted record low points tally.
• Villa drop points in their pursuit of a top-four spot — a real missed opportunity against one of the division’s weakest sides on paper.
Wolves were organised, physical, and clinical on the break. Villa, despite having plenty of possession, lacked cutting edge and looked stunned by the intensity of the derby.
What This Means
For Wolves, this result breathes life into a grim campaign and gives manager Rob Edwards massive credit. For Aston Villa and Unai Emery, it’s a wake-up call — the Champions League places are slipping away if they can’t beat the bottom side.
What a night for the old gold! The rain fell, the goals flew in, and the Midlands belonged to Wolves.
Who else is still buzzing from this result? Drop your thoughts below — and up the Wolves! 🟡⚫
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