Matt Doherty outlines ‘the little goal’ Wolves now have after Tottenham defeat

Wolves Gift Tottenham Their First Premier League Win of 2026

Earlier today, Wolves handed Tottenham Hotspur their first Premier League victory of 2026. Following Monday’s official confirmation of their relegation, it was the first time manager Rob Edwards and his players had appeared at Molineux knowing that Championship football lies ahead next season.

Unsurprisingly and sadly for home fans, Wolves delivered a lifeless performance, drawing boos from the crowd at the final whistle. After such a devastating week, supporters had hoped for a spirited response—but instead witnessed another flat display.

Despite the gloom, Matt Doherty struck an oddly upbeat tone after the match, revealing the team’s focus for their remaining four games. Wolves have now lost three straight, making their brief unbeaten run feel like a distant memory.

Doherty: Avoiding Bottom Is Now the Goal

Though relegation is sealed, Doherty insists there’s still something to play for—namely, finishing above Burnley. He told the club’s official channels: “We want to end the season with momentum and win games. We don’t want to finish rock bottom.

Even though we’re down, finishing second bottom is a little goal for us. Four games left, as many points as possible—that’s the motivation. Losing seven in a row wouldn’t be good for anyone.”

Historically, Wolves have struggled to finish Premier League seasons strongly, and with relegation already confirmed, few fans are optimistic this group will buck the trend.

Pride Is Needed, but Don’t Hold Your Breath

Wolves can still catch and overtake Burnley, and avoiding last place after such a miserable campaign would at least give supporters a small consolation. Still, based on their form since the last international break, there’s little reason for confidence.