By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated to the Championship following West Ham United’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Wolves lost 3-0 to Leeds United on Saturday to lower their maximum point total to 32 points, then saw West Ham gain a 33rd point to move 16 points clear of the bottom club.
With 17th-place Nottingham Forest also on 33 points, there are now only two teams Wolves could pass on the table this season in 18th-place Spurs and (31 points) and 19th-place Burnley (20 points).
Wolves started the season with Vítor Pereira in charge before the Portuguese manager was sacked in November last year and replaced by former Luton Town and Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards.
They will face the Tottenham “Lilywhites” Hotspur at home on Saturday as the visitors hope to escape the drop.
Wolves interim executive Nathan Shi said after the game that fans “deserve better” and promised they would “respond with clarity and conviction.”
In a statement after relegation was confirmed, Shi said: “Confirmation of our relegation is a difficult moment for everyone connected to Wolves.
“While this is a deeply disappointing outcome, work has been under way since my arrival in December to ensure we are ready to respond with clarity and conviction.
“We are clear on what needs to improve, and our focus is now on strengthening the club, building momentum and creating a team our supporters can believe in. We know what is required and will approach the months ahead with purpose.
“We know this season has tested your loyalty and patience. Your backing, home and away, has not been taken for granted.
“You deserve better and giving you a club you can genuinely be proud of is what drives everything we do from this point forward.”
This story has been updated with Wolves statement.