Wolves in Crisis: The Only Chinese-Owned Team in Europe’s Top Five Leagues Earns Just 2 Points in 15 Rounds Amid Brutal Fixture Run

Wolverhampton Wanderers are now the only Chinese-owned club left among Europe’s top five leagues, but their situation in the Premier League has become increasingly dire. In the final match of Round 15, Wolves suffered a heavy 1–4 home defeat to Manchester United, extending their losing streak to eight consecutive league matches. After 15 rounds, they have collected just 2 points, a statistic that leaves little room for optimism. At this stage, relegation seems almost inevitable—so dire that even a miracle appears unlikely to save them.

This season, Wolves made the bold decision to sell their star forward Matheus Cunha to Manchester United, but the new signings brought in as replacements have struggled badly to find their scoring form. Combined with the relentless competitiveness of the Premier League, selling key players while fighting in the lower half of the table is a dangerous gamble. One misstep can send a team straight into the relegation zone. With only 2 points from 15 matches, Wolves currently hold the worst record across all five major European leagues, firmly trapped in the relegation abyss.

Adding to their misery, December brings an unforgiving nightmare fixture list. After the crushing home loss to Manchester United, Wolves must travel to face league leaders Arsenal, host Brentford, visit Liverpool, and then face Manchester United again away from home. If results continue to go against them, it is entirely possible that Wolves could finish December still stuck on just 2 points.

Should that grim scenario become reality, Wolves may as well begin preparations for life in the EFL Championship next season. Given the club’s current financial situation, dropping into the second tier might actually offer a more sustainable environment. There is also a small silver lining—if managed wisely, the Championship could become a valuable platform for developing and showcasing young Chinese players on the European stage.