Premier League side sees relegation confirmed after West Ham’s point at Crystal Palace

Football
21 Apr 2026 • 5:37 AM MYT
The Independent
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Premier League side sees relegation confirmed after West Ham’s point at Crystal Palace

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated from the Premier League after eight seasons in the top flight.
  • Their relegation was confirmed after West Ham's draw with Crystal Palace made it mathematically impossible for them to escape the bottom spot.
  • The club has been at the foot of the table for 30 consecutive matchdays, following the worst start to a Premier League season in history with just two points from 18 games.
  • Despite a mid-season resurgence that saw them draw with Arsenal and defeat Aston Villa and Liverpool, they remained adrift of safety.
  • Wolves, who were promoted in 2018 and achieved two seventh-place finishes, now face a return to the Championship, having previously suffered back-to-back relegations in 2012.

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