Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, commonly known as Wolves, is a professional football club based in Wolverhampton, England. Established as St. Luke’s F.C. in 1877, the club rebranded to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1879 and became a founding member of the Football League in 1888. Wolves have a storied history with multiple domestic titles, including three English League championships (1953–54, 1957–58, 1958–59) under the management of Stan Cullis. The club also boasts six FA Cup wins, achieved in 1893, 1908, 1949, and 1960. Wolves have experienced fluctuating fortunes, with promotions and relegations between the top divisions and notable triumphs in the League Cup in 1974 and 1980. Since 2016, the club has been owned by the Chinese conglomerate Fosun International. Molineux Stadium has been their home ground since 1889, and their traditional kit features old gold shirts and black shorts.
| Full Name | Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Wolves, the Old Gold |
| Founded | 1877; 147 years ago, as St. Luke’s F.C. |
| Ground | Molineux Stadium |
| Capacity | 31,750 |
| Owner | Fosun International |
| Chairman | Jeff Shi |
| Head Coach | Gary O’Neil |
| League | Premier League |
| 2023–24 Position | 14th of 20 |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 14th (Premier League) | N/A | Gary O’Neil | N/A |
| 2022–23 | 13th (Premier League) | 41 | Julen Lopetegui | Hwang Hee-chan (7) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Premier League) | 51 | Bruno Lage | Raúl Jiménez (17) |
| 2020–21 | 13th (Premier League) | 45 | Bruno Lage | Raúl Jiménez (6) |
| 2019–20 | 7th (Premier League) | 59 | Nuno EspÃrito Santo | Raúl Jiménez (17) |
| 2018–19 | 7th (Premier League) | 57 | Nuno EspÃrito Santo | Raúl Jiménez (17) |
| 2017–18 | 1st (Championship) | 99 | Nuno EspÃrito Santo | Barry Douglas (14) |
| 2016–17 | 15th (Championship) | 53 | Kenny Jackett | Bright Enobakhare (8) |
| 2015–16 | 14th (Championship) | 58 | Kenny Jackett | Benik Afobe (10) |
| 2014–15 | 7th (Championship) | 71 | Kenny Jackett | Benik Afobe (13) |
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